2 Corinthians 8:17
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
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2 Corinthians 8:17
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Truly, certainly, actually, or in fact; used for emphasis, confirmation, or concession before a contrast.
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1. Received, approved, or regarded with favour. 2. Of a time, favourable.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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exhortation
The form of words intended to incite and encourage; Advice; counsel.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Toward the front or onward. Sense 2: To advance, promote, or send onward.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Agreement or unity of mind or action. Sense 2: In the expression of one's own accord, voluntarily or of itself.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
16But thankes bee to God which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
17For indeed he accepted the exhortation, but being more forward, of his owne accord he went vnto you.
Selected passage18And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches;
18And wee haue sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel, throughout all the Churches.