2 Corinthians 8:24

24 So give proof before the churches of your love and of ¹our boasting about you to these men.

2 Corinthians 8:24 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:24

Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches
This is the conclusion of the apostle, upon summing up the characters of these messengers; and his exhortation is, that since they were persons of so much note and worth, as they ought to be received with great marks of respect and affection, so they would take care evidently to make it appear to them who were sent by the churches, and before the churches, or before them who represented the churches; or so as that it might be known by the churches from whence they came, when they returned with their report; or be evident to the churches in Judea, when their liberality should be brought to them:

the proof of your love;
to Christ and his poor members, how hearty and sincere it was:

and of our boasting on your behalf;
how willing and forward they were to this good work, and how liberal they would be.

2 Corinthians 8:24 In-Context

22 And with them we are sending our brother whom we have often tested and found earnest in many matters, but who is now more earnest than ever because of his great confidence in you.

23 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for your benefit. And as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

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

Cross References

• 1. 2 Corinthians 7:4, 14; 2 Corinthians 9:2, 3