2 Corinthians 8:17

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

Darby Translation

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 thanks [be] to God, who gives the same diligent zeal for you in the heart of Titus.

18but we have sent with him the brother whose praise [is] in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:8I do not speak as commanding [it], but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.

Hebrews 13:22But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you.

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 →

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