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2Co 8:18. Συνεπέμψαμεν, we have sent along with him) Timotheus and I. So 2Co 8:1, etc. This word is repeated at 2Co 8:22 by anaphora;[48] and in this passage, where it first occurs, is emphatic with μετὰ.-τὸν ἀδελφὸν, the brother) It was unnecessary to name this companion of Titus, and that ‘brother,’ who is spoken of at 2Co 8:22. See ch. 2Co 12:18. The ancients were of opinion, that Luke was intended; see the close of the epistle; comp. Phm 1:24.-οὗ, of whom) He, who is faithful in the Gospel, will be faithful also in matters of inferior importance.
[48] See Append. The repetition of the same word marking the beginnings of sections.