Text -- 2 Corinthians 8:19 (NET)

8:19 In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Co 8:19

¹ tn Grk “gospel, and not only this, but.” Here a new sentence was started in the translation.

² tn Grk “he”; the referent (the brother mentioned in v. 18) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

³ tn That is, the offering or collection being taken to assist impoverished Christians.

⁴ tn The words “to help” are not in the Greek text but are implied (see L&N 25.68).