2 Corinthians 8:17

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

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.

LSV

because he indeed accepted the exhortation, and being more diligent, he went forth to 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,

DBY

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

DRC

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

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο, σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς.

RP2018

Ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο, σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων, αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς.

TR-Boyd

Ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο, σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων, αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθε πρὸς ὑμᾶς.

SCR1894

οτι την μεν παρακλησιν εδεξατο σπουδαιοτερος δε υπαρχων αυθαιρετος εξηλθεν προς υμας

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
• Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
• 2 Corinthians 8:10And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
• 2 Corinthians 8:8I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.

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