When they had handpicked elders for them in every community, and prayed with fasting, they placed them in the care of the Lord—in whom they had put their trust.
2 Corinthians 8:19 - Tree of Life Version Not only that, but he has also been appointed by the communities as our travel companion with this gracious gift, which is administered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 and not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And more than that, he has been appointed by the churches to travel as our companion in regard to this bountiful contribution which we are administering for the glory of the Lord Himself and [to show] our eager readiness [as Christians to help one another]. American Standard Version (1901) and not only so, but who was also appointed by the churches to travel with us in the matter of this grace, which is ministered by us to the glory of the Lord, and to show our readiness: Common English Bible In addition to this, he is chosen by the churches to be our traveling companion in this work of grace, which we are taking care of for the sake of the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our desire to help. Catholic Public Domain Version And not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to be a companion for our sojourn in this grace, which is ministered by us with our determined will, to the glory of the Lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And not that only, but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord, and our determined will: |
When they had handpicked elders for them in every community, and prayed with fasting, they placed them in the care of the Lord—in whom they had put their trust.
Then it seemed good to the emissaries and elders, with the whole community, to choose men from among themselves to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judah (also called Barsabbas) and Silas, leading men among the brethren,
it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to select men to send to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul—
So after sending two who were assisting him, Timothy and Erastus, he himself stayed in Asia for a while.
The city was filled with confusion. They rushed into the theater, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were travel companions of Paul.
And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
And not only that, but we also boast in suffering—knowing that suffering produces perseverance;
For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace that is spreading through more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow—to the glory of God.
But now finish doing it, so that just as there was eagerness to be willing, so also to finish it, out of what you have.
For if the eagerness is present, the gift is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he doesn’t have.
We are taking this precaution, so that no one will blame us in regard to the way we administer this generous gift.
for I know your eagerness. I boast about it to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been preparing for a year already; and your zeal has stirred up most of them.
And God is able to make all grace overflow to you, so that by always having enough of everything, you may overflow in every good work.