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2 Corinthians 12:18

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

I desired Titus, and with [him] I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? [walked we] not in the same steps?

2 Corinthians 12:18 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 12:18

Theological / Devotional

Desired. Gr. parakaleō (see on Matt. 5:4).

Titus. Paul was now in Macedonia, journeying toward Corinth, and had but recently welcomed Titus on his way back from Corinth (see on ch. 7:5–7). Titus had been sent to Corinth to win back the confidence of the disaffected Corinthians, and had returned with a good report. There was no evidence that he or the unnamed brother who went with him had taken advantage of them. Apparently Titus had followed the example of Paul and supported himself during his stay at Corinth. His worthy example when he first worked there with Paul had won their respect, affection, and complete confidence (chs. 7:7, 13–15; 8:6). The record of his mission was one of success. Obviously, none of the Corinthians would charge Titus with having made a profit at their expense.

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