2 Corinthians 8:17
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.”
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2 Corinthians 8:17 Context
15As it is written, Hee that had gathered much, had nothing ouer, and hee that had gathered little, had no lacke. 16But thankes bee to God which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you. 18And wee haue sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the Churches. 19And not that onely, but who was also chosen of the Churches to trauaile with vs with this grace which is administred by vs to the glorie of the same Lord, and declaration of your readie minde.
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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- King James Version
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
- Basic English Bible
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
- Darby Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
- Webster's Bible
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
- Weymouth Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
- World English Bible
for he resseyuede exortacioun; but whanne he was bisier, bi his wille he wente forth to you.
- Wycliffe Bible
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:17
8:17 Being more forward - Than to need it, though he received it well.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:17
2Co 8:17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation. Readily accepted the work when Paul suggested it; nay more, of his own accord he went unto you, he desired and chose it.