2 Corinthians 8:24

“Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches, etc..] 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…”

“The oldest manuscripts read "[continue] manifesting to them in the face of the churches the manifestation of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf." Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 9”

“Wherefore show ye to them ... - By a liberal contribution in the cause in which they are engaged and for which they have come among you now, furnish the evidence that you love me and the Christian cause, and show that I have not boasted of you in vain. The proof of your love - Your love to me, to God, to the cause of religion; see the note on 2 Corinthians 8:8. And of our boasting ... - My boasting that you would give liberally to the object; see the note, 2 Corinthians 7:14. Let it now be seen that my boasting was well founded, and that I properly understood your character, and your readiness to contribute to the objects of Christian benevolence. Remarks 1. Let us bear in mind that a…”

“Before the churches - Present by their messengers. Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 9”

“Co2 8:8, Co2 7:14, Co2 9:2-4 Next: 2 Corinthians Chapter 9”