~ of the churches ~ 47_2CO_08_19 And not [that] only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and [declaration of] your ready mind, #, 47_2CO_08_23 Whether [any do inquire] of Titus, [he is] my partner and fellowhelper concerning you, or our brethren [be inquired of, they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Christ. #, 52_1TH_02_14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus, for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they [have] of the Jews, #,