apostolos

What it means

One sent out, an apostle. The brothers who travel with Titus are "messengers of the churches" (8:23); Paul says opponents are "false apostles" (11:13) and compares himself with the "super-apostles" (11:5; 12:11).

Range of meaning

• MessengerSomeone sent with a message.
• EnvoySomeone sent to act with the sender's authority.
• The apostlesThe twelve, and later others such as Paul.

In 2 Corinthians

• Chapter 8

  "Messengers of the churches" (8:23).