I did urge Titus to visit you, and I sent the brother with him. Titus didn’t take any advantage of you, did he? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit, in the same footsteps?
2 Corinthians 8:17 - Tree of Life Version For indeed he not only accepted our appeal, but went to you with eagerness and on his own initiative. 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 did urge Titus to visit you, and I sent the brother with him. Titus didn’t take any advantage of you, did he? Didn’t we walk in the same spirit, in the same footsteps?
Now I give my opinion in this matter, that it is a credit to you that a year ago you were the first to start—not only to do but even to be willing.
So we urged Titus that, just as he had made a start before, so he should also complete this gracious service for you.
I am saying this not as a command, but I am trying to prove by the diligence of others the genuineness of your love as well.
But I urge you, brothers and sisters, listen patiently to this word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you in few words.