2 Corinthians 8:17
For he not only accepted our appeal; but being very earnest, he is going to you of his own accord.
Revised King James 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 earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I do not speak this as a commandment, but to use the zeal of others to test the sincerity of your own love.
Hebrews 13:22And I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: for I have written to you a letter of 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 →