2 Corinthians 8:17
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For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
In other translations
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
Greek words
ὅτιhotiForG3754τὴνtēn<the>G3588μὲνmenindeedG3303παράκλησινparaklēsin[our] appealG3874ἐδέξατο,edexatohe accepted,G1209σπουδαιότεροςspoudaioterosvery earnestG4705δὲdehoweverG1161ὑπάρχωνhuparchōnbeingG5225αὐθαίρετοςauthairetosof his own accordG830ἐξῆλθενexēlthenhe has gone outG1831πρὸςprostoG4314ὑμᾶς.humasyou.G4771
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Related verses
- 2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
- Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
- 2 Corinthians 8:10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.And 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 speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.I 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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