2 Corinthians 8:17 in the World English Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
Context
16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
17 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;