I asked for Titus, and I sent a brother with him. Did Titus defraud you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?
2 Corinthians 8:17 - 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. 更多版本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. 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. English Standard Version 2016 For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord. |
I asked for Titus, and I sent a brother with him. Did Titus defraud you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not walk in the same steps?
And about this, I give my counsel. For this is useful to those of you who, only a year earlier, had just begun to act, or even to be willing to act.
so much so that we petitioned Titus, that in the same manner as he had begun, he would also complete in you this same grace.
I am speaking, not commanding. But through the solicitude of others, I approve of the good character of your charity.
And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words.