We have sent with them our brother whom we have many times proved earnest in many things, but now much more earnest, by reason of the great confidence which he has in you.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 22–23. With much confidence in you, either for Titus, and so forth Some expound it of the confidence which this the third brother had in the Corinthians, but it seems rather to be understood of the confidence which Saint Paul himself had in them, that they would shew great respect both to Titus, and to the other brethren whom he sent. He concludes, (verse 24) by exhorting them to these charitable contributions, which he calls the manifestation of their charity, in the sight of the Churches. Lit. in the face of the Churches, in your public meetings. Witham.—Most commentators understand here Apollo, but without any certainty. V.