I urged Titus to go, and sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?
2 Corinthians 8:17 - Revised Standard Version For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. 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 sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not act in the same spirit? Did we not take the same steps?
And in this matter I give my advice: it is best for you now to complete what a year ago you began not only to do but to desire,
Accordingly we have urged Titus that as he had already made a beginning, he should also complete among you this gracious work.
I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine.
I appeal to you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.