As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.
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.