2 Corinthians 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 8:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 8:17 — KJV
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:17 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 8:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 8:17
“And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.”
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“Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:17: more, own, went
“And king Solomon gave unto the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatsoever she asked, beside that which Solomon gave her of his royal bounty. So she turned and went to her own country, she and her servants. of his...: Heb. according to the hand of king Solomon”
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“Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 8:17: own, accord, went
“Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.”
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