Translation Comparison

2 Corinthians 8:17

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The verse 2 Corinthians 8:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 2 Corinthians 8:17 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
American Standard VersionASV	For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
English Revised VersionERV	For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
World English BibleWEB	For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
American King James VersionAKJV	For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.

King James Bible

KJV

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

American Standard Version

ASV

For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

English Revised Version

ERV

For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

World English Bible

WEB

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

American King James Version

AKJV

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.

King James Bible

KJV

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

American Standard Version

ASV

For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

English Revised Version

ERV

For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

World English Bible

WEB

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

American King James Version

AKJV

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.