2 Corinthians 8:17
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
Young's Literal Translation
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
16And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus,
18and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news [is] through all the assemblies,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:8not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,
Hebrews 13:22And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words 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 →