2 Corinthians 8:24

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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Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 8:24

King James Version

²⁴ Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.

English Standard Version

²⁴ So give proof before the churches of your love and of our boasting about you to these men.

The Message

²⁴ Show them what you're made of, the love I've been talking up in the churches. Let them see it for themselves!

New King James Version

²⁴ Therefore show to them, and before the churches the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf.

New Living Translation

²⁴ So show them your love, and prove to all the churches that our boasting about you is justified.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:24

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

(Read 2 Corinthians 8:16-24)

The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.