2 Corinthians 8:22–23
And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
And we haue sent with them our brother, whom wee haue often times proued diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, vpon the great confidence which ‖ I haue in you.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, hee hath.
Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Whether any doe enquire of Titus; he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren bee enquired of, they are the messengers of the Churches, and the glorie of Christ.
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From verse 22
- Philippians 2:20–22Rank 1 from verse 22
20For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
21For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.
22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
20For I haue no man ‖like minded, who will naturally care for your state.
21For all seeke their owne, not the things which are Iesus Christs.
22But ye know the proofe of him, That as a sonne with the father, hee hath serued with me, in the Gospel.
From verse 23
- Philippians 2:25Rank 1 from verse 23
25Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
25Yet I supposed it necessary, to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and companion in labour, and fellow souldiour, but your messenger, and hee that ministred to my wants.
- Philemon 1:17Rank 2 from verse 23
- 2 Corinthians 8:6Rank 3 from verse 23
- 3 John 1:8Rank 4 from verse 23
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2Rank 5 from verse 23
2But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
2But euen after that wee had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, wee were bold in our God, to speake vnto you the Gospel of God with much contention.
- 2 Corinthians 12:18Rank 6 from verse 23
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- 2 Corinthians 8:16Rank 8 from verse 23
- 2 Corinthians 8:19Rank 9 from verse 23
19And 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:
19And not that onely, but who was also chosen of the Churches to trauaile with vs with this ‖grace which is administred by vs to the glorie of the same Lord, and declaration of your readie minde.
- Colossians 1:7Rank 10 from verse 23
10And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
10And so was also Iames, and Iohn the sonnes of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Iesus said vnto Simon, Feare not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
7And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
7And they beckened vnto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and helpe them. And they came, & filled both the ships, so that they began to sinke.
- Philippians 4:3Rank 13 from verse 23
3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.
3And I entreat thee also, true yokefellow, helpe those women which laboured with me in the Gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the booke of life.
- Philemon 1:24Rank 14 from verse 23
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2 Corinthians 8:22
Caused to go or be carried; dispatched.
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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.
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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.
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oftentimes
Often, frequently, repeatedly, or on many occasions.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of prove, meaning to test, try, examine, or establish as true by evidence.
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Steady, earnest, and careful in effort; or performed with persistent, attentive care.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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confidence
Sense 1: Trust, assurance, boldness, or settled reliance. Sense 2: The person or thing in which trust is placed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604
1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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2 Corinthians 8:23
Sense 1: Which of two. Sense 2: Introducing alternatives or uncertainty.
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One who partakes or shares with another; a partaker; an associate.
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concerning
Regarding, relating to, or about.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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1. Persons of the same people, tribe, community, or shared service who are regarded or addressed as brothers. 2. Persons regarded as brothers by reason of faith or another spiritual relation. 3. Male siblings or other male relatives.
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Asked, sought information, investigated, examined, searched after, or requested an answer or action from a person or from the Lord.
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messengers
Persons who bear messages or errands; bearers of spoken or written communications or dispatches.
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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
21Prouiding for honest things, not onely in the sight of the Lord, but in the sight of men.
22And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.
22And we haue sent with them our brother, whom wee haue often times proued diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, vpon the great confidence which ‖ I haue in you.
Selected passage23Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
23Whether any doe enquire of Titus; he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you: or our brethren bee enquired of, they are the messengers of the Churches, and the glorie of Christ.
Selected passage24Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
24Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the Churches, the proofe of your loue, & of our boasting on your behalfe.