2 Corinthians 8:17
For our request he accepted; and because he had great concern, of his own will he hath come forth among you.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
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 praise to Aloha who in-gave this solicitude for you to the heart of Titos.
18But we have sent with him our brother, whose praise in the gospel is in all the churches;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8Not as though commanding I command you, but, from the diligence of your companions, the truth of your love would I put to the test.
Hebrews 13:22Now I request from you, my brethren, that ye prolong your minds on the word of exhortation; for in a few (words) I have written 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 →