2 Corinthians 8:17
Good News Translation
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.

New Revised Standard Version
For he not only accepted our appeal, but since he is more eager than ever, he is going to you of his own accord.

Contemporary English Version
When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you.

New American Bible
for he not only welcomed our appeal but, since he is very concerned, he has gone to you of his own accord.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

accepted.

2 Corinthians 8:6 Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.

Hebrews 13:22 And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a few words.

but.

2 Corinthians 8:8,10 I speak not as commanding: but by the carefulness of others, approving also the good disposition of your charity. . . .

Context
Titus Commended
16And thanks be to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus. 17For indeed he accepted the exhortation: but, being more careful, of his own will he went unto you. 18We have sent also with him the brother whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.…
Cross References
2 Corinthians 8:6
Insomuch, that we desired Titus, that, as he had begun, so also he would finish among you this same grace.

2 Corinthians 12:18
I desired Titus: and I sent with him a brother. Did Titus overreach you? Did we not walk with the same spirit? Did we not in the same steps?

2 Corinthians 8:16
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