2 Corinthians 8:23
Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ. Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
The verse stands as part of an appeal for the Corinthians to give for poor believers in Jerusalem. In that appeal Titus is Paul's partner and fellow worker concerning the Corinthians, while the other brethren are messengers sent by the churches and the glory of Christ, bringing honor to Christ. Their trusted role in administering the contribution shows that the work must be carried out honestly and accountably before God and people.
Together with the following chapter, the verse belongs to an outline of how to gain God's blessing. That outline teaches that self-denial and self-sacrifice in giving bring rich blessings to God's people. It is fulfilled when God by His Spirit stirs His people to see the necessities of the work, so they deny self and bring gifts into the treasury for the proclamation of the message for this time, coming with offerings and praying with much entreaty to be allowed to give.
It teaches devoting means to God as well as giving self in His service, with willing and liberal giving in which the poor give to their power and beyond their power of themselves, following the example of the Macedonians. This applies to believers with large families dependent on daily labor who still contribute means to build a humble church where they can assemble to worship God and let their light shine to others. The eighth and ninth chapters are to be studied when tempted by selfish motives to withhold what is needed in foreign fields, teaching a liberal spirit toward the cause calling for assistance so that funds needed in unworked fields are supplied and labors can be extended where the field is ready for advance moves.
The verse belongs to instruction that is to be understood and practiced, including giving and helping God's work. It shows that God is to be glorified in His people through His work. Following His directions on generous giving makes His glory their rereward, which requires acting on Bible principles with the word of God as counsellor.