2 Corinthians 8:17

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G3754} indeed{G3303} he accepted{G1209}{(G5662)} the exhortation{G3874}; but{G1161} being{G5225}{(G5723)} more forward{G4707}, of his own accord{G830} he went{G1831}{(G5627)} unto{G4314} you{G5209}.
Strong's King James
(17) For he surely welcomed our encouragement and is very eager to go out to you by his own choice.
The F.O.G*
[17] He not only welcomed our request to visit you, but being so personally invested in your spiritual growth, he's coming to you with great enthusiasm on his own initiative.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
Young's Literal Translation

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