Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it. New Living Translation So show them your love, and prove to all the churches that our boasting about you is justified. English Standard Version So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men. Berean Standard Bible In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. Berean Literal Bible Therefore show to them the proof of your love and of our boasting about you in the face of the churches. King James Bible Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. New King James Version Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf. New American Standard Bible Therefore, openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. NASB 1995 Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. NASB 1977 Therefore openly before the churches show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. Amplified Bible Therefore, show these men, in the sight of the churches, the proof of your love and our reason for being proud of you. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, show them proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, show them proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you. American Standard Version Show ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf. Contemporary English Version Treat them in such a way that the churches will see your love and will know why we bragged about you. English Revised Version Shew ye therefore unto them in the face of the churches the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf. GOD'S WORD® Translation So give these men a demonstration of your love. Show their congregations that we were right to be proud of you. Good News Translation Show your love to them, so that all the churches will be sure of it and know that we are right in boasting about you. International Standard Version Therefore, demonstrate to the churches that you love them and show them publicly why we boast about you. Majority Standard Bible In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. NET Bible Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you. New Heart English Bible Therefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the churches, and of our boasting about you. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. Weymouth New Testament Exhibit therefore to the Churches a proof of your love, and a justification of our boasting to these brethren about you. World English Bible Therefore show the proof of your love to them before the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthe showing therefore of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf, show to them, even in the face of the assemblies. Berean Literal Bible Therefore show to them the proof of your love and of our boasting about you in the face of the churches. Young's Literal Translation the shewing therefore of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf, to them shew ye, even in the face of the assemblies. Smith's Literal Translation Therefore the manifestations of your love, and of your boasting for us, shew ye to them, and to the face of the churches. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity, and of our boasting on your behalf. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, in the sight of the churches, show them the proof of your charity and of our glorying about you. New American Bible So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to them. New Revised Standard Version Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHenceforth you can shew to them before all the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English From now on show the demonstration of your love and our pride in you among them in the presence of all the churches. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, give to them, in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our boasting of you. Godbey New Testament Moreover manifesting the exhibition of your love, and our boasting to them in your behalf, in the face of the churches. Haweis New Testament Therefore shew unto them, and in the presence of the churches, a proof of your love, and of our just boasting in you. Mace New Testament wherefore show how much you love them, and how well you deserve the character I gave you, before all the churches. Weymouth New Testament Exhibit therefore to the Churches a proof of your love, and a justification of our boasting to these brethren about you. Worrell New Testament Show ye, therefore, toward them, before the assemblies, the proof of your love, and of our glorying on your behalf. Worsley New Testament Therefore shew to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and the justness of our boasting concerning you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Titus Commended…23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ. 24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. Cross References 2 Corinthians 9:2-5 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. / Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident. ... 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... Romans 15:25-27 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Philippians 4:17-18 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Acts 11:29-30 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. James 2:15-16 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1-4 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Treasury of Scripture Why show you to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. 2 Corinthians 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. 2 Corinthians 7:14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. 2 Corinthians 9:2-4 For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many… Jump to Previous Assemblies Behalf Boasting Churches Clear Exhibit Face Front Glorying Justification Love Openly Pride Proof Quality Reason Representatives Shew Shewing Show True. WhereforeJump to Next Assemblies Behalf Boasting Churches Clear Exhibit Face Front Glorying Justification Love Openly Pride Proof Quality Reason Representatives Shew Shewing Show True. Wherefore2 Corinthians 8 1. He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;7. by commendation of their former forwardness; 9. by the example of Christ; 14. and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby; 16. commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers. In full view of the churches This phrase emphasizes transparency and accountability within the Christian community. The Greek word for "churches" is "ekklesiai," which refers to the assemblies or gatherings of believers. Historically, the early church was a close-knit community where actions were visible to all, fostering a culture of mutual encouragement and accountability. This public demonstration of faith and love serves as a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel, encouraging others to follow suit. then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you about you The proof of your love, and of our boasting.--The "love" to which he appeals is probably their personal regard for him. What the "boast" was he states more fully in 2Corinthians 9:2. With a subtle knowledge of human nature, he attacks them, as it were, on every side. They have to compete with Macedonia; they have to show their love for their teacher; they have to sustain their own reputation. Verse 24. - Of your love. Not only of your love "to me," but of your brotherly love in general. And of our boasting. Show to the Church that my boasting of you was justifiable. |
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