2 Corinthians 8:17
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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?

Lexicon
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

not only
μὲν (men)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.

did he welcome
ἐδέξατο (edexato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

[our]
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

appeal,
παράκλησιν (paraklēsin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.

but
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

he
ὑπάρχων (hyparchōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5225: To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb).

{is} eagerly
σπουδαιότερος (spoudaioteros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative
Strong's Greek 4705: Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest.

coming
ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

of his own volition.
αὐθαίρετος (authairetos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 830: Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary.


Additional Translations
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

For indeed he accepted our appeal, but being very earnest, of his own accord he has gone out to you.

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
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Alphabetical: accepted accord and appeal being but coming earnest enthusiasm For gone has he himself his initiative is much not of on only our own Titus to very welcomed with you

NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 8:17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools

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