"For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you." — 2 Corinthians 8:17

2 Corinthians 8:17 · KJV

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

— 2 Corinthians 8:17

Verse 16

But thanks {be} to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

Verse 18

And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise {is} in the gospel throughout all the churches;

2 Corinthians 8 — Context

As it is written, He that {had gathered} much had nothing over; and he that {had gathered} little had no lack.

But thanks {be} to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

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

And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise {is} in the gospel throughout all the churches;

And not {that} only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and {declaration of} your ready mind: {grace: or, gift}

Cross References

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. {grace: or, gift}

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. {forward: Gr. willing}

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.