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2 Corinthians 8:17
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2 Corinthians 8:17
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.
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DEFINED WORDS
2 Corinthians 8:17
In truth, in fact, or certainly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
exhortation
The form of words intended to incite and encourage; Advice; counsel.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
A greater amount, number, or degree; in a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Toward the front or onward; also to advance, promote, or send onward.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)
Agreement or harmony; of one's own will.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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Open the full verse study6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
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Open the full verse study22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
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Open the full verse study10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
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Open the full verse study8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
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