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2 Corinthians 8:17

15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.

16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

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

18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;

19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

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BSB
For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
KJV
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
WEB
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
ASV
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
DARBY
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
BLB
For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more earnest, of his own accord he went out to you⁺.
ÅB
for han tok gjerne imot min tilskyndelse, ja, hans iver er så stor at han av egen drift drar ut til dere.
OTB
For han aksepterte ikke bare vår forespørsel, men er selv veldig ivrig, han har gått til dere villig.
B1930
for han tok gjerne imot min tilskyndelse, ja, hans iver er så stor at han av egen drift drar ut til eder.

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