2 Corinthians 8:17 net — because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

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"because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord."

— 2 Corinthians 8:17, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 8 — Context

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At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

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as it is written:“The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”

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The Mission of Titus But thanks be to God who put in the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you,

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because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.

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And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel.

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In addition, this brother has also been chosen by the churches as our traveling companion as we administer this generous gift to the glory of the Lord himself and to show our readiness to help.

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We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.

2 Corinthians 8:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Corinthians 8:17 say?
2 Corinthians 8:17 in the NET Bible reads: “because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 8:17 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 8:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 8:17.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 8:17 in?
2 Corinthians 8:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 8:17?
2 Corinthians 8:17 reads (NET): “because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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