2 Corinthians 8:19

New International Reader's Version

He was also chosen by the churches to go with us as we bring the offering. We are in charge of it. We want to honor the Lord himself. We want to show how ready we are to help.

Cross References

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church. The elders had trusted in the Lord. Paul and Barnabas prayed and fasted. They placed the elders in the Lord’s care.

Acts 15:22

Then the apostles, the elders and the whole church decided what to do. They would choose some of their own men who were leaders among the believers. They would send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. So they chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas. They were leaders among the believers.

Acts 15:25

So we all agreed to send our dear friends Barnabas and Paul to you. We chose some other men to go with them.

Acts 19:22

He sent Timothy and Erastus, two of his helpers, to Macedonia. But he stayed a little longer in Asia Minor.

Acts 19:29

Soon people were making trouble in the whole city. They all rushed into the theater. They dragged Gaius and Aristarchus along with them. These two men had come with Paul from Macedonia.

Romans 5:11

And that is not all. We are full of joy in God because of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of him, God has brought us back to himself.

Romans 5:3

And that’s not all. We are full of joy even when we suffer. We know that our suffering gives us the strength to go on.

2 Corinthians 4:15

All this is for your benefit. God’s grace is reaching more and more people. So they will become more and more thankful. They will give glory to God.

2 Corinthians 8:11

So finish the work. Then your desire to do it will be matched by your finishing it. Give on the basis of what you have.

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:20

We want to keep anyone from blaming us for how we take care of that large gift.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last year you who live in Achaia were ready to give. You are so excited that it has stirred up most of them to take action.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to shower all kinds of blessings on you. So in all things and at all times you will have everything you need. You will do more and more good works.