2 Corinthians 8:17
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
Weymouth NT (1912)
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 that He inspires the heart of Titus with the same deep interest in you;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8I am not saying this by way of command, but to test by the standard of other men's earnestness the genuineness of your love also.
Hebrews 13:22Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that 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 →