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2 Corinthians 8:17
Titus agreed to do what we asked. In fact, he himself wanted very much to come see you.
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Christian Standard Bible®
For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.
For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.
King James Version (1611)
For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
King James Version
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
English Standard Version
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
New American Standard Bible
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
New Century Version
Titus accepted what we asked him to do. He wanted very much to go to you, and this was his own idea.
Titus accepted what we asked him to do. He wanted very much to go to you, and this was his own idea.
Amplified Bible
For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but was so very interested in you that he has gone to visit you of his own accord.
For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but was so very interested in you that he has gone to visit you of his own accord.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
Legacy Standard Bible
For he not only accepted our plea, but being himself very earnest, he has gone out to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our plea, but being himself very earnest, he has gone out to you of his own accord.
Berean Standard Bible
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
Contemporary English Version
When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you.
When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you.
Complete Jewish Bible
for he not only responded to our urging, but, being so devoted, he is coming to you on his own initiative.
for he not only responded to our urging, but, being so devoted, he is coming to you on his own initiative.
Darby Translation
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
Geneva Bible (1587)
Because hee accepted the exhortation, yea, hee was so carefull that of his owne accorde hee went vnto you.
Because hee accepted the exhortation, yea, hee was so carefull that of his owne accorde hee went vnto you.
George Lamsa Translation
For indeed he has accepted our appeal; and because he was very desirous, he went to you of his own accord.
For indeed he has accepted our appeal; and because he was very desirous, he went to you of his own accord.
Good News Translation
Not only did he welcome our request; he was so eager to help that of his own free will he decided to go to you.
Not only did he welcome our request; he was so eager to help that of his own free will he decided to go to you.
Lexham English Bible
because he not only welcomed our request, but being very earnest, by his own choice he went out to you.
because he not only welcomed our request, but being very earnest, by his own choice he went out to you.
Literal Translation
For truly he received the entreating, but being more earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
For truly he received the entreating, but being more earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
American Standard Version
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
Bible in Basic English
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
Hebrew Names Version
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
International Standard Version
He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.2 Corinthians 8:6;">[xr]
He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.2 Corinthians 8:6;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
For our request he accepted; and because he had great concern, of his own will he hath come forth among you.
For our request he accepted; and because he had great concern, of his own will he hath come forth among you.
Murdock Translation
For he received our exhortation; and, because he was very anxious, he cheerfully set out to visit you.
For he received our exhortation; and, because he was very anxious, he cheerfully set out to visit you.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Because he accepted the exhortation, yea rather he was so well wylling, that of his owne accorde he came vnto you.
Because he accepted the exhortation, yea rather he was so well wylling, that of his owne accorde he came vnto you.
English Revised Version
For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
World English Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For he accepted indeed the exhortation, but being more forward, he went to you of his own accord.
For he accepted indeed the exhortation, but being more forward, he went to you of his own accord.
Weymouth's New Testament
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
for he resseyuede exortacioun; but whanne he was bisier, bi his wille he wente forth to you.
for he resseyuede exortacioun; but whanne he was bisier, bi his wille he wente forth to you.
Update Bible Version
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.
Webster's Bible Translation
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
New English Translation
because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.
because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.
New King James Version
For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.
New Living Translation
Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.
Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.
New Life Bible
He was glad when we asked him to help you. He decided himself to go to you.
He was glad when we asked him to help you. He decided himself to go to you.
New Revised Standard
For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
In that, though, indeed, the exhortation, he welcomed; yet already being, greatly in earnest, of his own accord, hath he gone forth unto you.
In that, though, indeed, the exhortation, he welcomed; yet already being, greatly in earnest, of his own accord, hath he gone forth unto you.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
Revised Standard Version
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For he accepted ye request yee rather he was so well willynge that of his awne accorde came vnto you.
For he accepted ye request yee rather he was so well willynge that of his awne accorde came vnto you.
Young's Literal Translation
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For he accepted the request in dede, yee he was rather so well wyllynge, that of his awne acorde, he came vnto you.
For he accepted the request in dede, yee he was rather so well wyllynge, that of his awne acorde, he came vnto you.
Mace New Testament (1729)
for he not only complyed with my exhortation, but being more than ordinarily concern'd, he voluntarily went to you;
for he not only complyed with my exhortation, but being more than ordinarily concern'd, he voluntarily went to you;
Simplified Cowboy Version
I talked to him about what I'm asking for and he's agreed to come help. He wants to see y'all again.
I talked to him about what I'm asking for and he's agreed to come help. He wants to see y'all again.
Contextual Overview
16 I thank God because he gave Titus the same love for you that I have. 17 Titus agreed to do what we asked. In fact, he himself wanted very much to come see you. 18 We are sending with Titus the brother who is praised by all the churches. He is praised because of his service to the Good News. 19 Also, he was chosen by the churches to go with us when we carry this gift. We are doing this service to bring honor to the Lord and to show that we really want to help. 20 We are being careful so that no one will criticize us about the way we are caring for this large gift. 21 We are trying to do what is right. We want to do what the Lord accepts as right and also what people think is right. 22 Also, we are sending with them our brother who is always ready to help. He has proved this to us in many ways. And he wants to help even more now because he has much faith in you. 23 Now about Titus—he is my partner. He is working together with me to help you. And about the other brothers—they are sent from the churches, and they bring honor to Christ. 24 So show these men that you really have love. Show them why we are proud of you. Then all the churches can see it.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
accepted: 2 Corinthians 8:6, Hebrews 13:22
but: 2 Corinthians 8:8, 2 Corinthians 8:10
Reciprocal: Judges 5:9 - offered Nehemiah 4:6 - had a mind Nehemiah 11:2 - willingly Acts 11:30 - by 2 Corinthians 8:3 - beyond 2 Corinthians 9:3 - have
Cross-References
Genesis 1:22
God blessed all the living things in the sea and told them to have many babies and fill the seas. And he blessed the birds on land and told them to have many more babies.
God blessed all the living things in the sea and told them to have many babies and fill the seas. And he blessed the birds on land and told them to have many more babies.
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule over every living thing that moves on the earth."
God blessed them and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth and take control of it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the air. Rule over every living thing that moves on the earth."
Genesis 8:13
After that Noah opened the door of the boat. He looked and saw that the ground was dry. This was the first day of the first month of the year. He was 601 years old.
After that Noah opened the door of the boat. He looked and saw that the ground was dry. This was the first day of the first month of the year. He was 601 years old.
Genesis 8:14
By the 27th day of the second month, the ground was completely dry.
By the 27th day of the second month, the ground was completely dry.
Genesis 8:15
Then God said to Noah,
Then God said to Noah,
Genesis 9:1
God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth with your people.
God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth with your people.
Genesis 9:7
"Have many children and fill the earth with your people."
"Have many children and fill the earth with your people."
Psalms 107:38
God blessed them with many children and plenty of animals.
God blessed them with many children and plenty of animals.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For indeed, he accepted the exhortation,.... The Macedonians besought the apostle with much entreaty to give unto him, 2 Corinthians 8:4 or which being moved by their example, they gave unto him, namely, that he would go and finish what he had already begun; and accordingly he did not refuse, but readily accepted the exhortation: yea, not only so,
but being more forward; than was known or could have been expected; which shows that this was put into his heart by God, before it was moved unto him; so that if he had never been asked, or exhorted hereunto, he would have gone of himself:
of his own accord he went unto you; so great is his care of you; so great his love unto you so willing was he to come again and pay another visit: and especially on this account, where he had before been treated with so much respect and kindness. Titus having been at Corinth already, and being well known there, the apostle forbears saying anything more in his commendation.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation - He cheerfully complied with the exhortation which I gave him, to wit, to visit you, and excite you to this good work.
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 ... - 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. He was therefore very agreeably surprised when he learned that Titus was willing to make another journey to Corinth and to endeavor to complete the collection.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 17. He accepted the exhortation — I advised him to visit you and excite you to this good work, and I found that he was already disposed in his heart to do it; God put this earnest care in the heart of Titus for you, 2 Corinthians 8:16.
