2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
2 Corinthians 8:17 in other translations
| BSB | For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. |
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| WEB | For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord. |
| ASV | For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord. |
| YLT | because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you, |
| DARBY | For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you; |
| BBE | For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart. |
| Webster | For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you. |
What does 2 Corinthians 8:17 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 8:16-17
16-17. Returning to the subject of 2Co 8:6. for you--Translate, "Which put the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus," as was in myself. My care for you led me to "desire" him (2Co 8:6, 17, "exhortation," the same Greek); but Titus had of himself the same care, whence he "accepted (gladly) my exhortation" (2Co 8:17) to go to you (2Co 8:6).
Barnes' Notes
But being more forward. More disposed to do this than I had supposed. The idea here is, that he was very ready to engage in this; he was more ready to engage in it than Paul was to exhort him to it; he anticipated his request; he had already resolved to engage in it.
Of his own accord he went, etc. he went voluntarily, and without urging. The ground of Paul's thankfulness here seems to have been this: he apprehended, probably, some difficulty in obtaining the collection there, he was acquainted with the distracted state of the church, and feared that Titus might have some reluctance to engage in the service, lie was therefore very agreeably surprised when he learned that Titus was willing to make another journey to Corinth, and to endeavour to complete the collection.
(b) "brother" 2Cor 12:18 (c) " " 1Cor 16:3,4
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure…
2 Corinthians 8:17 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 8:17
- 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.
- Hebrews 13:22
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
- 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 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
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Context
- 2 Corinthians 8:16
But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- 2 Corinthians 8:18
And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
2 Corinthians 8:17 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Pues á la verdad recibió la exhortación; mas estando también muy solícito, de su voluntad partió para vosotros. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car il a reçu l’exhortation; mais, étant très zélé, il est allé spontanément auprès de vous. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | denn er nahm zwar das Zureden an, aber weil er sehr eifrig war, ist er aus eigenem Antriebe zu euch gegangen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | quoniam exhortationem quidem suscepit: sed cum sollicitior esset, sua voluntate profectus est ad vos. |