2 Corinthians 8:16–23

Titus Sent to Receive the Collection

16 Thanks be to God,c who put into the heartd of Tituse the same concern I have for you. 17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.f 18 And we are sending along with him the brotherg who is praised by all the churchesh for his service to the gospel.i 19 What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany usj as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.k 20 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. 21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.l

22 In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you. 23 As for Titus,m he is my partnern and co-workero among you; as for our brothers,p they are representatives of the churches and an honor to Christ.