For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.
Parallel translations
- WEB For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
- 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.
- 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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Quick answer
Titus welcomed Paul's encouragement and, out of his own deep eagerness, set off to Corinth willingly. He served not from obligation but from genuine love.
Overview
Paul highlights Titus's voluntary zeal: he needed little urging, going of his own accord because he truly cared for the Corinthians. This models Christian ministry that springs from inward devotion rather than external pressure, and assures the church that the collection is being handled by trustworthy, willing servants.
Cross-references & the web
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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