2 Corinthians 8:17

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

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 8:17

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

For certainly, he accepted the exhortation. But since he was more solicitous, he went to you of his own free will.

ERV

For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

NHEB

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

SMT

For truly he received the entreaty; and being more earnest, he went forth voluntarily to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 8:17

ForG3754Conjunction indeedG3303heacceptedG1209VerbtheexhortationG3874Noun Feminine butG1161Conjunction beingG5225VerbmoreforwardG4707AdjectiveofhisownaccordG830AdjectivehewentG1831Verb untoG4314Preposition youG5209

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 8:17

Summary

Person enthusiastically accepted appeal and visited willingly

Event

Colleague accepts exhortation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD