2 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:17
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:17 Context
14But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: 15As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack. 16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19And 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 your ready mind: 20Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us:
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Other Translations
For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
- Basic English Bible
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
- Darby Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
- Webster's Bible
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
- Weymouth Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
- World English Bible
for he resseyuede exortacioun; but whanne he was bisier, bi his wille he wente forth to you.
- Wycliffe Bible
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
- Basic English Bible
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
- Darby Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
- Webster's Bible
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
- Weymouth Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
- World English Bible
for he resseyuede exortacioun; but whanne he was bisier, bi his wille he wente forth to you.
- Wycliffe Bible
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:17
8:17 Being more forward - Than to need it, though he received it well.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 8:17
2Co 8:17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation. Readily accepted the work when Paul suggested it; nay more, of his own accord he went unto you, he desired and chose it.