2 Corinthians 8:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often tested and found diligent in many things, but now much more diligent because of the great confidence we have in you.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    and{G1161} we have sent with{G4842} them{G846} our{G2257} brother,{G80} whom{G3739} we have{G1381} many times{G4178} proved{G1381} {G5607} earnest{G4705} in{G1722} many things,{G4183} but{G1161} now{G3570} much{G4183} more earnest,{G4706} by reason of the great{G4183} confidence{G4006} which{G3588} [he hath] in{G1519} you.{G4706}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} we have sent{G4842}{(G5656)} with them{G846} our{G2257} brother{G80}, whom{G3739} we have{G1381} oftentimes{G4178} proved{G1381}{(G5656)}{G5607}{(G5752)} diligent{G4705} in{G1722} many things{G4183}, but{G1161} now{G3570} much{G4183} more diligent{G4707}, upon the great{G4183} confidence{G4006} which{G3588} I have in{G1519} you{G5209}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    We have sent with them a brother of oures whom we have ofte tymes proved diliget in many thynges but now moche more diligent. The great confidence which I have in you.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    We haue sent with them also a brother of oures, whom we haue oft proued diliget in many thinges, but now moch more diligent.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And we haue sent with them our brother, whom we haue oft times prooued to be diligent in many thinges, but nowe much more diligent, for the great confidence, which I haue in you.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    We haue sent with them a brother of ours, whom we haue oftentymes proued diligent in many thinges, but nowe much more diligent, for the great confidence whiche I haue in you:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    We have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and we sent with them our brother, whom we proved in many things many times being diligent, and now much more diligent, by the great confidence that is toward you,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which `he hath' in you.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    and we have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which [he hath] in you.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And we have sent with them our brother, whose ready spirit has been made clear to us at times and in ways without number, but it is now all the more so because of the certain faith which he has in you.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    We have sent with them our brother, whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

Referenced Verses

  • Phil 2:20-22 : 20 For I have no one else like him, who will genuinely care about your concerns. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

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    16 Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you.

    17 For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but he is coming to you with great eagerness and on his own initiative.

    18 And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

    19 Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

    20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21 For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 2 Cor 8:23-24
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    23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

    24 Therefore, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

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    13 Because of this, we have been comforted. And in addition to our own comfort, we rejoiced even more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

    14 For if I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has been found to be true as well.

    15 And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers your obedience, how you received him with fear and trembling.

    16 I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.

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    21 Confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.

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    18 I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow the same steps?

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    1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it best to remain in Athens alone.

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    4 We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

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    3 But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter might not be empty, so that you may be ready, just as I said.

    4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we would be ashamed—not to mention you—in this confidence of boasting.

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    7 For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

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    4 They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

    5 And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.

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    8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

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    22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father, he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

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    14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more boldly and fearlessly.

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    5 Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.

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    16 No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

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    4 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

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    9 For this reason, I also wrote to you, to test you and see if you are obedient in everything.

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    2 Despite suffering and being mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to proclaim to you the gospel of God while facing intense opposition.

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    6 They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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    25 But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need.