2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
16And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus.
18We have sent also with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not as commanding; but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity.
Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a 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 →