2 Corinthians 8:17
Though he agreed to do what we told him, he's coming to see you because he really wants to, and had already decided to do so.
Free Bible Version
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
16Thanks be to God that he gave to Titus the same devotion for you that I have.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I'm not ordering you to do this, but to prove how sincere your love is in comparison with the dedication of others.
Hebrews 13:22I want to encourage you, brothers and sisters, to pay attention to what I've written to you in this short 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 →