For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
Parallel translations
- KJV For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- BSB For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
- NKJV For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.
- NASB For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
- NLT Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.
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Cross-references · 4
- 2 Cor 8:6So we urged Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also complete in you this grace.
- Heb 13:22But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.
- 2 Cor 8:10I give a judgment in this: for this is expedient for you, who were the first to start a year ago, not only to do, but also to be willing.
- 2 Cor 8:8I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love.
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