2 Corinthians 7:6

7:6 But God, who encourages ¹  the downhearted, encouraged ²  us by the arrival of Titus.

2 Corinthians 8:6

8:6 Thus ³  we urged ⁴  Titus that, just as he had previously begun this work, ⁵  so also he should complete this act of kindness ⁶  for you.

2 Corinthians 8:16

The Mission of Titus

8:16 But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion ⁷  I have for you,

2 Corinthians 8:23

8:23 If there is any question ⁸  about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers ⁹  of the churches, a glory to Christ.

¹ tn Or “comforts,” “consoles.”

² tn Or “comforted,” “consoled.”

³ tn A new sentence was started here in the translation and the word “thus” was supplied to indicate that it expresses the result of the previous clause.

⁴ tn Or “we exhorted.”

⁵ tn The words “this work” are not in the Greek text but are implied. Direct objects in Greek were often omitted and must be supplied from the context.

⁶ tn Grk “this grace.”

⁵ tn Or “eagerness.”

⁷ tn Grk “If concerning Titus” (εἴτε ὑπὲρ Τίτου, eite Juper Titou); the Greek sentence opens with an ellipsis which must be supplied: If [there is any question] about Titus.”

⁸ tn Grk “apostles.”