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2Co 8:23. Ὑπὲρ, [pro] in behalf of, for) This gives the motive of the confidence.[52]-Τίτου, κοινωνὸς, in behalf of Titus, a partner) These words are in apposition; comp. [ch. 2Co 11:28] Luk 22:20 [διαθηκὴ ἐν τῷ αἳματί μου, τὸ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἐκχυνόμενον], note.-ἀδελφοὶ, brethren) It might have been said for, or in behalf of our brethren, but the word κοινωνὸς, partner, coming in between as the nominative case, brethren is also put in the nominative, and the verb are is supplied, i.e., whether they are and are regarded as our brethren for the sake of whom we are confident you will be liberal].-ἀπόστολοι) deputies, messengers; persons who on the public account execute a pious office. Again supply are.
[52] i.e. We feel confident you will be liberal for the sake of Titus.-ED.