2 Corinthians 8:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For he not only welcomed and responded to our appeal, but was himself so keen in his enthusiasm and interest in you that he is going to you of his own accord.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Not only has he accepted our challenge but he’s on his way to see you voluntarily, and he’s excited.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For certainly, he accepted the exhortation. But since he was more solicitous, he went to you of his own free will.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

2 Corinthians 8:17 Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:18

I urged Titus to go and sent the brother with him. Titus did not take advantage of you, did he? Did we not conduct ourselves with the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same footsteps?

2 Corinthians 8:10

And in this matter I am giving my opinion: it is beneficial for you who began last year not only to do something but even to desire to do something.

2 Corinthians 8:6

so that we might urge Titus that, as he had already made a beginning, so he should also complete this generous undertaking among you.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I do not say this as a command, but I am, by mentioning the eagerness of others, testing the genuineness of your love.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.