2 Corinthians 8:17 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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¹⁷For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

2 Corinthians 8:17 —

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Cross-References

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2 Corinthians 8:6
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
Hebrews 13:22
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
2 Corinthians 8:10
And 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.
2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Topics

Corinth Decision Titus Zeal, Religious

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 16-24)

In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (2 Cor. 8:23), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be trusted. I. He commends Titus, 1. For his earnest care and great concern of heart for…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 17)

16-17. Returning to the subject of 2Co 8:6. for you--Translate, “Which put the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus,” as was in myself. My care for you led me to “desire” him (2Co 8:6, 17, “exhortation,” the same Greek); but Titus had of himself the same care, whence he “accepted (gladly) my exhortation” (2Co 8:17) to go to you (2Co 8:6).