2 CORINTHIANS 8:19 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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:”
What is more, he was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help — the collection is administered collectively (*hēmeis* periphrastically distributed), not by Paul alone. The gift honors *kyrios*, the Lord, and demonstrates *prohaíresis*, earnest willing eagerness. Transparency and shared authority prevent the corruption of *diakonia*.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 8:19
“And not only so.” What is, “and not only so?” 'Not only on this account,' he says, 'is respect due to him, that he is approved as a preacher and is praised by all.' “But he was also appointed by the churches along with us.” Whence it seems to me, that Barnabas is the person intimated. And he signifies his dignity to be great, for he shows also for what office he was appointed. For he says, “To travel with us in the matter of this grace which is ministered by us.” Do you…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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