2 Corinthians 8:23

“Whether any do inquire of Titus, etc..] The apostle here sums up the characters of each of the above persons; as for Titus, he says, he is my partner; he had been his companion in his travels, a partner with him in preaching the Gospel, as well as in the troubles and persecutions he had met with; and was one with whom he had had sweet communion and fellowship: and fellow helper; or worker, concerning you; he had been a joint instrument with him, either in their conversion, or consolation, and correction; or for their edification and instruction, and setting things right, which had been out of order among them: or our brethren be inquired of; if their characters are asked after, as well as…”

“fellow helper concerning you--Greek, "fellow worker towards you." our brethren--the two mentioned in Co2 8:18, Co2 8:22. messengers--rather, as the Greek, "apostles": in the less strict sense (Act 14:14). of the churches--sent by the churches, as we are by the Lord (Phi 2:25). There was in the synagogue an ecclesiastical officer, called "the angel of the Church," whence the title seems derived (compare Rev 2:1).”

“Whether any do inquire of Titus - It is to be observed that the words “any do inquire” are not in the original; nor is it clear that these are the most proper words to be introduced here. The Greek may mean either, “if any do inquire about Titus,” or it may mean “if anything is to be said about Titus.” The sense of the passage may either be, that some of the faction at Corinth might be disposed to inquire about the authority of Titus to engage in this work, or that Paul having said so much in commendation of the persons who went with Titus, it seemed proper also to say something in his favor also. The idea is, “If any inquiry is made from any quarter about him, or if it is necessary from any…”

“My partner - In my cares and labours. The glory of Christ - Signal instruments of advancing his glory. 2 Corinthians 8:24”

“8:23 they bring honor to Christ: Paul’s last phrase is even more expressive in Greek (literally they are the glory of Christ)—they are examples of Christians who reflect the Lord’s splendor (3:1-18).”

“Titus: Co2 8:6, Co2 8:16, Co2 7:6, Co2 12:18 is my: Luk 5:7, Luk 5:10; Plm 1:17 and fellowhelper: Phi 2:25, Phi 4:3; Col 1:7; Th1 2:2; Plm 1:24; Jo3 1:8 the messengers: Co2 8:19; Phi 2:25 \*Gr. 2 Corinthians 8:24”