2 CORINTHIANS 8:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative — *Titus* again embodies apostolic partnership and willing obedience. His *spoude*, eagerness, and *authairétos* will, his own self-directed choice, mirror the very generosity Paul seeks from the Corinthians.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 8:17
“For indeed he accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went forth of his own accord.” Observe how he also represents him as fulfilling his own part, and needing no prompting from others. And having mentioned the grace of God, he does not leave the whole to be God's; again, that by this also he may win them unto greater love, having said that he was stirred up from himself also. For, “being very earnest, he went forth of his own accord,” 'he seized at the…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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