2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.In other versions
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
ASV
For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
BBE
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
DBY
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
WEB
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
YLT
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
ENG
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
WBT
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
BSB
In context
15As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: