2 Corinthians 8:17
For he accepted indeed the exhortation; but being very zealous, he went to you of his own accord.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 put the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I say it not by way of command, but through the forwardness of others proving also the sincerity of your love.
Hebrews 13:22But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for I wrote to 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 →