2 Corinthians 8:17

for he not only complied with the exhortation, but being more forward he went to you of his own accord.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 concern for you into the heart of Titus:

18And we have sent along with him the brother, whose praise in the gospel is spread through all the churches:

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:8I speak not by way of command, but to prove the sincerity of your love also, by means of the forwardness of others.

Hebrews 13:22I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief.

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 →

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