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2 Corinthians 8:17

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

KJV

ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο, σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς.

Greek NT

quoniam exhortationem quidem suscepit : sed cum sollicitior esset, sua voluntate profectus est ad vos.

Vulgate

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

ASV

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

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

αὐθαίρετος
authairetos
adjective · 2×
δέ
de
conjunction · 2781×
δέχομαι
dechomai
verb · 56×
μέν
men
particle · 177×
παράκλησις
paraklesis
noun · 29×
πρός
pros
preposition · 697×
σπουδαῖος
spoudaios
adjective · 3×
ἐξέρχομαι
exerchomai
verb · 221×
o
article · 19778×
ὅτι
oti
conjunction · 1299×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×
ὑπάρχω
uparcho
verb · 60×

Historic Christian voices

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 2Cor 8:6 — Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
  • 2Cor 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.
  • Heb 13:22 — And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
  • Judg 5:9 — My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.