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

Amplified® Bible
For he not only welcomed {and} responded to our appeal, but was himself so keen in his enthusiasm {and} interest in you that he is going to you of his own accord.

Contemporary English Version
When we begged Titus to visit you, he said he would. He wanted to because he cared so much for you.

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

Good News Bible
Not only did he welcome our request; he was so eager to help that of his own free will he decided to go to you.

International Standard Version
He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.

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

New American Standard Bible
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.

New International Version
For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.

New King James Version
For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For he not only accepted our appeal, but showing himself very earnest, he has gone to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation
because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,

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