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In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted <i>our</i> appeal, but being very earnest, of his own accord he has gone out to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For he not only accepted our plea, but being himself very earnest, he has gone out to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but was so very interested in you that he has gone to <i>visit</i> you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For he accepted our urging and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He accepted my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Not only did he welcome our request; he was so eager to help that of his own free will he decided to go to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because he indeed accepted the exhortation, and being more diligent, he went forth to you of his own accord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted <i>our</i> appeal, but being very earnest, of his own accord he has gone out to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For truly he received the entreaty; and being more earnest, he went forth voluntarily to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For certainly, he accepted the exhortation. But since he was more solicitous, he went to you of his own free will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for he not only welcomed our appeal but, since he is very concerned, he has gone to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For indeed he has accepted our appeal; and because he was very desirous, he went to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For he accepted our request and because he was greatly concerned, by his desire he went out among you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for he accepted my exhortation, and, being more earnest, he went to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />because he indeed accepted our exhortation; and being the more enthusiastic, came unto you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For he received in deed the exhortation, but being more diligent, of his own ready mind he went unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for he not only complyed with my exhortation, but being more than ordinarily concern'd, he voluntarily went to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For he accepted, indeed, our exhortation; but, being very earnest, he went forth to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for he not only complied with the exhortation, but being more forward he went to you of his own accord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1456" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/8.htm">Titus Commended</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16</span>But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">not only</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexato (V-AIM-3S) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">did he welcome</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsin (N-AFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">appeal,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5225.htm" title="5225: hyparchōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).">he</a> <a href="/greek/4705.htm" title="4705: spoudaioteros (Adj-NMS-C) -- Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest.">is eagerly</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">coming</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/830.htm" title="830: authairetos (Adj-NMS) -- Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary.">of his own volition.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-25.htm">Philippians 2:25-30</a></span><br />But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs. / For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill. / He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10-12</a></span><br />If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. / Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a></span><br />Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13-15</a></span><br />On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. / Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well. / And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a></span><br />We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-9.htm">2 Timothy 4:9-13</a></span><br />Make every effort to come to me quickly, / because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. / Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a></span><br />And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-3</a></span><br />Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also. / I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain. / Yet not even Titus, who was with me, was compelled to be circumcised, even though he was a Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">Acts 15:22-27</a></span><br />Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers, / and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. / It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2</a></span><br />Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-26</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16-18</a></span><br />Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility. / What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.</p><p class="hdg">accepted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a></b></br> Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/13-22.htm">Hebrews 13:22</a></b></br> And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.</p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8,10</a></b></br> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-15.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Enthusiasm</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Entreaty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Impulse</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Interested</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Request</a> <a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Accord</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/galatians/4-21.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Enthusiasm</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Entreaty</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">Free</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">Gladly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Impulse</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Interested</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Thoroughly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">Titus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">He stirs them to a generous gift for the poor saints at Jerusalem, by the example of the Macedonians;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">by commendation of their former forwardness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">by the example of Christ;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">and by the spiritual profit that shall redound to themselves thereby;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">commending to them the integrity and willingness of Titus, and those other brothers.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is discussing the collection for the saints in Jerusalem. The "he" refers to Titus, who was a trusted companion of Paul. The appeal likely involved encouraging the Corinthian church to participate in the collection. This reflects the early church's practice of mutual support and charity, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers shared their possessions. Titus's willingness to respond positively underscores the importance of leadership and cooperation in the early church.<p><b>but he is eagerly coming to you</b><br>Titus's eagerness to visit the Corinthians demonstrates his commitment and enthusiasm for the ministry. This eagerness is a model of Christian service, reflecting the attitude of Christ, who came to serve (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). The word "eagerly" suggests a readiness and willingness that goes beyond mere obligation, highlighting the joy and dedication that should characterize Christian ministry. This eagerness also serves to reassure the Corinthians of Titus's genuine care and concern for their spiritual well-being.<p><b>of his own volition</b><br>This phrase emphasizes that Titus's actions were voluntary and not coerced. It highlights the principle of willing service in the Christian life, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where Paul states that God loves a cheerful giver. Titus's voluntary decision to go to Corinth reflects the freedom and personal responsibility that believers have in serving God. This autonomy in service is a reflection of the work of the Holy Spirit, who empowers and guides believers to act according to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, encouraging them in their faith and in their acts of generosity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>- A trusted companion of Paul, who is mentioned in this verse as someone who eagerly accepted the task of visiting the Corinthians.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>- The city where the church receiving this letter is located, known for its diverse culture and challenges in maintaining Christian values.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_appeal.htm">The Appeal</a></b><br>- Refers to the request made by Paul and his companions for the Corinthians to participate in the collection for the Jerusalem church.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_collection_for_the_saints.htm">The Collection for the Saints</a></b><br>- An event where Paul organized a collection to support the impoverished church in Jerusalem, demonstrating unity and love among the early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_in_service.htm">Eagerness in Service</a></b><br>Titus's willingness to go to Corinth demonstrates the importance of being eager and proactive in serving others. As Christians, we should be ready to respond to God's call with enthusiasm and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/voluntary_commitment.htm">Voluntary Commitment</a></b><br>The phrase "of his own volition" highlights the value of serving God and others out of a genuine desire rather than obligation. Our service should stem from a heart transformed by Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a></b><br>Paul’s appeal and Titus’s response show the power of encouragement in the Christian community. We should encourage one another to step into roles of service and leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The collection for the Jerusalem church is a reminder of the interconnectedness of the global church. We are called to support and care for one another, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Titus's role in the collection underscores the importance of trustworthy and faithful stewardship of resources. We are called to handle God's provisions with integrity and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_the_trinity.htm">What is the Bible's teaching on the Trinity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_paul's_giving_emphasis_social_pressure.htm">Could Paul's emphasis on generous giving in 2 Corinthians 8 be seen as an attempt to exert social pressure on the Corinthians, rather than purely as a spiritual directive?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jesus's_testimony_meet_witness_rules.htm">John 8:14-18: How do Jesus's statements about His testimony reconcile with other biblical passages that require two or more witnesses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christian_proselytization.htm">What is Christian proselytization?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">For indeed he accepted the exhortation . . .</span>--The words have a two-fold purpose:--(1) To show that Titus was authorised by the Apostle, and acting at his request; (2) that he was so eager to go that he did not even need to be requested. The tense, "he went," is what is known as the epistolary aorist. Titus was to start, probably, as the bearer of this letter.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The exhortation.</span> My request that he would undertake this task. <span class="cmt_word">Being more forward.</span> Because he was more earnestly zealous than I had ever ventured to hope, he went spontaneously. (On the word <span class="accented">authairetos</span>, see ver. 3.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not only</span><br /><span class="grk">μὲν</span> <span class="translit">(men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did he welcome</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐδέξατο</span> <span class="translit">(edexato)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[our]</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">appeal,</span><br /><span class="grk">παράκλησιν</span> <span class="translit">(paraklēsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> </span><span class="str2">From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπάρχων</span> <span class="translit">(hyparchōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5225.htm">Strong's 5225: </a> </span><span class="str2">To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{is} eagerly</span><br /><span class="grk">σπουδαιότερος</span> <span class="translit">(spoudaioteros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4705.htm">Strong's 4705: </a> </span><span class="str2">Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">coming</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(exēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his own volition.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐθαίρετος</span> <span class="translit">(authairetos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_830.htm">Strong's 830: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">2 Corinthians 8:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/8-17.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>