2 Corinthians 8:17

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 8:6 : 6 so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,
  • 2 Cor 8:8 : 8 not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,
  • 2 Cor 8:10 : 10 and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you `is' expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago,
  • Heb 13:22 : 22 And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.

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    16And thanks to God, who is putting the same diligence for you in the heart of Titus,

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    22and we sent with them our brother, whom we proved in many things many times being diligent, and now much more diligent, by the great confidence that is toward you,

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    24the shewing therefore of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf, to them shew ye, even in the face of the assemblies.

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    18and we sent with him the brother, whose praise in the good news `is' through all the assemblies,

    19and not only so, but who was also appointed by vote by the assemblies, our fellow-traveller, with this favour that is ministered by us, unto the glory of the same Lord, and your willing mind;

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    3because, according to `their' power, I testify, and above `their' power, they were willing of themselves,

    4with much entreaty calling on us to receive the favour and the fellowship of the ministration to the saints,

    5and not according as we expected, but themselves they did give first to the Lord, and to us, through the will of God,

    6so that we exhorted Titus, that, according as he did begin before, so also he may finish to you also this favour,

    7but even as in every thing ye do abound, in faith, and word, and knowledge, and all diligence, and in your love to us, that also in this grace ye may abound;

    8not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,

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    12If, then, I also wrote to you -- not for his cause who did wrong, nor for his cause who did suffer wrong, but for our diligence in your behalf being manifested unto you before God --

    13because of this we have been comforted in your comfort, and more abundantly the more did we rejoice in the joy of Titus, that his spirit hath been refreshed from you all;

    14because if anything to him in your behalf I have boasted, I was not put to shame; but as all things in truth we did speak to you, so also our boasting before Titus became truth,

    15and his tender affection is more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye did receive him;

    16I rejoice, therefore, that in everything I have courage in you.

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    27and he being minded to go through into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples, having exhorted them to receive him, who having come, did help them much who have believed through the grace,

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    7and not only in his presence, but also in the comfort with which he was comforted over you, declaring to us your longing desire, your lamentation, your zeal for me, so that the more I did rejoice,

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    8Wherefore, having in Christ much boldness to command thee that which is fit --

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    15and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have,

    16and through you to pass to Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and by you to be sent forward to Judea.

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    2for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,

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    15and the more boldly I did write to you, brethren, in part, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me by God,

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    1Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,

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    8wherefore, I call upon you to confirm love to him,

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    10and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you `is' expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before -- a year ago,

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