2 Corinthians 8:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.”
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“For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 8:17 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
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