2 Corinthians 8:17
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
Majority Standard Bible
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 into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
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 →