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
In Context
16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24
Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 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… Read the whole commentary →