2 Corinthians 8:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

Free Bible Version

Though he agreed to do what we told him, he's coming to see you because he really wants to, and had already decided to do so.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because hee accepted the exhortation, yea, hee was so carefull that of his owne accorde hee went vnto you.

King James (Authorized) Version

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

Translation for Translators

He is going there, not only because we urged him to go, but because he himself is very eager to visit you again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For he not only accepted our appeal, but he was also very earnest about it. He came to you of his own free will.

Noah Webster Bible

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

World English Bible

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

Context

Titus Commended

¹⁶But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.¹⁷For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

Summary

In this verse, Paul commends Titus for his willingness to accompany the other brother who was appointed to handle the financial matters for the Corinthian church. Titus' eagerness to serve and his genuine concern for the well-being of the church members reflect his character as a trusted and reliable companion in ministry. This passage highlights the importance of integrity and accountability in handling resources for the work of God, emphasizing the need for trustworthy individuals like Titus in the church. It serves as a reminder for believers to be diligent and faithful stewards of the gifts and responsibilities entrusted to them, following the example of dedicated servants like Titus.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

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, Co2 8:16.

John Gill Bible Commentary

And we have sent with him the brother,.... The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "our brother"; and one of Stephens's copies, "your brother": who this brother was, is not certain; some think it was Luke the evangelist, the companion of the apostle in his travels: whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the churches; being known and highly commended by all the churches, for the Gospel he wrote; but it is not certain that Luke as yet had wrote his Gospel; and much less that it was so much known at present among the churches; and besides, this brother's praise seems to be on account of his preaching the Gospel, and not writing one: others think Barnabas is intended, who was chosen and sent out by the churches along with the apostle; but these in a short time separated from each other, nor do we read of their coming together again: others are of opinion, that Apollos is designed, who was a very eloquent preacher, and of whom the apostle had given the Corinthians an intimation in his former epistle, that he would come to them at a convenient time; but to him is objected, that he never was chosen of the churches, to travel with the apostle on such an account as here mentioned: others would have it that Silas or Silvanus is meant, who was a very constant companion of the apostle, and of whom he makes mention in most of his epistles; and others have made no doubt of it, but John Mark is here meant, who not only wrote a Gospel, but was an excellent preacher of it, and was chosen by the churches to go along with Paul and Barnabas; and though there was some distaste taken to him by Paul, he was afterwards reconciled to him, and for his profitableness in the ministry was greatly desired by him; but after all, it is difficult to determine who it was, nor is it of any great moment: a "brother" he was; being not only a regenerate person, but a preacher of the Gospel; a brother in the ministry, and "one whose praise was in the Gospel"; greatly admired, and much commended, for his excellent talent in preaching the Gospel; and for this he was famous "throughout all the churches"; a very great commendation indeed; but this is not all, it follows,

2 Corinthians 8:17

Titus Commended

¹⁶But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.¹⁷For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

Free Bible Version

Though he agreed to do what we told him, he's coming to see you because he really wants to, and had already decided to do so.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because hee accepted the exhortation, yea, hee was so carefull that of his owne accorde hee went vnto you.

King James (Authorized) Version

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

Translation for Translators

He is going there, not only because we urged him to go, but because he himself is very eager to visit you again.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For he not only accepted our appeal, but he was also very earnest about it. He came to you of his own free will.

Noah Webster Bible

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

World English Bible

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:17

Verse

Context

Titus Commended

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 8:17

Titus Commended

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary