2 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 2 Corinthians 8:19 ministered by us.... administered by us. This same phrase appears in 2 Corinthians 3:3 to describe Paul’s new covenant ministry of the Spirit (“delivered by us”). This shows that the collection for the needy in Jerusalem was an essential part of the apostolic ministry of the gospel. so that no one should blame us. As Paul delivers the gift to Jerusalem, a team of men well known for their integrity will travel with him. Their presence will protect Paul from charges that he stole from the collection and also provide protection from robbers. See chart.

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