2 Corinthians 8:17
In that, though, indeed, the exhortation, he welcomed; yet already being, greatly in earnest, of his own accord, hath he gone forth unto you.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
16Thanks, however, unto God!—who is putting the same earnestness in your behalf in the heart of Titus,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8Not by way of injunction, do I speak, but through, others’, earnestness, and, the genuineness of your own love, putting to the test.
Hebrews 13:22Now I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation,—for, even with brief [words], have I sent unto 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 →