2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
Revised Version 1895
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, which putteth the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
Hebrews 13:22But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto 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 →