2 Corinthians 8:17
King James Version (KJV)
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
In context
15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
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 your ready mind:
2 Corinthians 8:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- WEB World English Bible
- For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
- DBY Darby Translation
- For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
- WBS Webster Bible
- For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.