2 Corinthians 8:17

For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.