2 Corinthians 8:17
For he received in deed the exhortation, but being more diligent, of his own ready mind he went unto you.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
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 solicitude for you into the heart of Titus.
18We have sent with him also a brother, whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by commandment, but because of the forwardness of others, and to prove the genuineness of your love.
Hebrews 13:22But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written 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 →