2 Corinthians 9:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

So my reason for sending our Brothers is to prevent what we said about you from proving, in this particular matter, an empty boast, and to enable you to be as well prepared as I have been saying that you are.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:14

Although I have been boasting a little to him about you, you did not put me to shame; but, just as every thing we had said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has also proved to be the truth.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have the utmost confidence in you; I am always boasting about you. I am full of encouragement and, in spite of all our troubles, my heart is overflowing with happiness.

2 Corinthians 8:6

And this led us to urge upon Titus that, as he had started the work for you, he should also see to the completion of this expression of your love.

Titus 3:1

Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,