2 Corinthians 8:17

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 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 them letters credential, that, if they were enquired after (2 Cor. 8:23), if any should be inquisitive or suspicious concerning them, it might be known who they were and how safely they might be trusted. I. He commends Titus, 1. For his earnest care and great concern of heart for them, and desire in all things to promote their welfare. This is mentioned with thankfulness to... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

8:16-24 Thanks be to God who has put into the heart of Titus the same earnestness for you as there is in mine. His earnestness is proved by the fact that he not only welcomed my invitation, but that also, with characteristic earnestness, he is going to you of his own choice. Along with him we send the brother whose praise in the gospel is in all the Churches. Not only does he enjoy universal praise, but he has also been elected by the Churches to be our fellow-traveller in this act of charity... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:17

For indeed, he accepted the exhortation ,.... The Macedonians besought the apostle with much entreaty to give unto him, 2 Corinthians 8:4 or which being moved by their example, they gave unto him, namely, that he would go and finish what he had already begun; and accordingly he did not refuse, but readily accepted the exhortation: yea, not only so, but being more forward ; than was known or could have been expected; which shows that this was put into his heart by God, before it was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:17

He accepted the exhortation - I advised him to visit you and excite you to this good work, and I found that he was already disposed in his heart to do it; God put this earnest care in the heart of Titus for you, 2 Corinthians 8:16 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:17

Verse 17 His receiving the exhortation means that he had undertaken this business, (687) from being exhorted to it by Paul. He afterwards corrects this by saying, that Titus had not been so much influenced by the advice of others, as he had felt stirred up of his own accord, in accordance with his active disposition. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

These two chapters (8 and 9) form an independent section of the Epistle. The plural alone ("we") is used throughout; participial and unfinished constructions abound; the style is a little embarrassed; and various words, such as "grace," "blessing," "righteousness," "simplicity," occur in somewhat unusual shades of meaning. All this arises: 1 . From St. Paul's natural delicacy in alluding to pecuniary subjects. 2 . From a desire to conciliate the Corinthians, while at the same... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:17

The exhortation. My request that he would undertake this task. Being more forward. Because he was more earnestly zealous than I had ever ventured to hope, he went spontaneously. (On the word authairetos, see 2 Corinthians 8:3 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 8:17

For indeed he accepted the exhortation - He cheerfully complied with the exhortation which I gave him, to wit, to visit you, and excite you to this good work.But being more forward - More disposed to do this than I had supposed. The idea here is, that he was very ready to engage in this; he was more ready to engage in it than Paul was to exhort him to it; he anticipated his request; he had already resolved to engage in it.Of his own accord he went ... - He went voluntarily and without urging.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 8:16-22

2 Corinthians 8:16-22. But thanks be to God But while I speak of this collection which I am desirous of promoting, I would express my gratitude to God, who put the same earnest care Which I have; into the heart of Titus for you Namely, to promote this work among you. For he accepted the exhortation Complied with my desire to promote and perfect this work; being forward To undertake it; of his own accord Yea, before he was spoken to. And we I and Timothy; have sent with him the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Arrangements for the collection (8:16-9:5)Titus is just as keen as Paul to see this collection completed successfully (16-17). He is travelling to Corinth with two other well known Christians. One of them has been chosen by several churches as their representative to join Paul and the other representatives who will later take the money to Jerusalem. The other is a proven friend of Paul’s who has the interests of the Corinthians at heart. The reason for sending three people is to ensure that no... read more

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