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2 Corinthians 8:17

King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.

English Standard Version

For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.

New American Standard Bible

For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.

New International Version

For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.

New King James Version

For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.

New Living Translation

Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.

World English Bible

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