2 Corinthians 8:17
for Titus has responded to my appeals and, in his great earnestness, is starting to go to you of his own accord.
Open English Bible (US)
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
16I thank God for inspiring Titus with the same keen interest in your welfare that I have;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not laying a command on you, but I am making use of the earnestness shown by others to test the genuineness of your affection.
Hebrews 13:22I beg you, friends, to bear with these words of advice. For I have written only very briefly 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 →