2 Corinthians 8:17
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And we have sent with him the brother,.... The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "our brother"; and one of Stephens's…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For indeed he accepted the exhortation - He cheerfully complied with the exhortation which I gave him, to wit, to visit…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He accepted the exhortation - I advised him to visit you and excite you to this good work, and I found that he was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 8:16-24
In these verses the apostle commends the brethren who were sent to them to collect their charity; and as it were, gives…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For indeed he accepted the exhortation The Greek implies that Titus did indeed receive an exhortation from St Paul, but…
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