17because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,


In Context

14 but by equality, at the present time your abundance — for their want, that also their abundance may be for your want, that there may be equality,

15 according as it hath been written, 'He who did gather much, had nothing over; and he who did gather little, had no lack.'

16 And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus,

17 because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

18 and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news is through all the assemblies,

19 and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;

2 Corinthians 8:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:17For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.