Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
World English Bible (WEB)
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
Strong's King James
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}.
The F.O.G *
(17) For he surely welcomed our encouragement and is very eager to go out to you by his own choice.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
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