2 Corinthians 8:17
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
In Context
16But praise be to God, who puts the same care for you into the heart of Titus.
18And with him we have sent a brother whose praise in the good news has gone through all the churches;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not giving you an order, but using the ready mind of others as a test of the quality of your love.
Hebrews 13:22But, brothers, take kindly the words which I have said for your profit; for I have not sent you a long letter.
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 →