2 Corinthians 8:17 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ 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)

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

Common English Bible

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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

¹⁷ 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 desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?

2 Corinthians 8:10

And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

2 Corinthians 8:6

Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

2 Corinthians 8:8

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Hebrews 13:22

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.