2 Corinthians 8:17
For he received our exhortation; and, because he was very anxious, he cheerfully set out to visit you.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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 this solicitude for you.
18And we also sent with him that our brother, whose praise in the gospel is in all the churches;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I do not actually command you, but by the promptitude of your fellow disciples, I would test the sincerity of your love.
Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, my brethren, that ye be patient under this word of exhortation; for it is in 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 →