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2 Corinthians 8:17

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17because he not only welcomed our request, but being very earnest, by his own choice he went out* to you.

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  1. *Or “he is going out” (if this verb is understood as an epistolary aorist)

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For he welcomed our appeal and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.

NLTNew Living Translation

Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.

KJV 1900King James Version

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