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

American Standard Version
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto 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,

2 Corinthians 8:17 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

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.

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accepted.

2 Corinthians 8:6 So 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, brothers, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words.

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2 Corinthians 8:8,10 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love...

2 Corinthians 8:17 Parallel Commentaries
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