I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Titus didn’t take advantage of you, did he? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit and in the same footsteps?
2 Corinthians 8:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Titus didn’t take advantage of you, did he? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit and in the same footsteps?
And in this matter I am giving advice because it is profitable for you, who began last year not only to do something but also to want to do it.
So we urged Titus that just as he had begun, so he should also complete among you this act of grace.
I am not saying this as a command. Rather, by means of the diligence of others, I am testing the genuineness of your love.
Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.