KJV: For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
YLT: because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
Darby: For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
ASV: For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
τὴν | [our] |
Parse: Article, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: ὁ Sense: this, that, these, etc. |
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μὲν | indeed |
Parse: Conjunction Root: μέν Sense: truly, certainly, surely, indeed. |
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παράκλησιν | appeal |
Parse: Noun, Accusative Feminine Singular Root: παράκλησις Sense: a calling near, summons, (esp. |
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ἐδέξατο | he accepted |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Middle, 3rd Person Singular Root: δέχομαι Sense: to take with the hand. |
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σπουδαιότερος | very earnest |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Masculine Singular, Comparative Root: σπουδαῖος Sense: active, diligent, zealous, earnest. |
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δὲ | however |
Parse: Conjunction Root: δέ Sense: but, moreover, and, etc. |
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ὑπάρχων | being |
Parse: Verb, Present Participle Active, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: ὑπάρχω Sense: to begin below, to make a beginning. |
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αὐθαίρετος | of his own accord |
Parse: Adjective, Nominative Masculine Singular Root: αὐθαίρετος Sense: voluntary, of free choice, of one’s own accord. |
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ἐξῆλθεν | he has gone out |
Parse: Verb, Aorist Indicative Active, 3rd Person Singular Root: ἐξέρχομαι Sense: to go or come forth of. |
Greek Commentary for 2 Corinthians 8:17
“More earnest than ordinarily,” comparative adjective. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for 2 Corinthians 8:17
From παρακαλέω ,call toward or to one's side for help. The word is rendered in the New Testament both exhortation and consolation. Compare Acts 13:15; Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 8:17; Hebrews 12:5; and Luke 2:25(see note); 2 Thessalonians 2:16; Matthew 5:4. In some passages the meaning is disputed, as Philemon 2:1, where, as in 1 Corinthians 14:3, it is joined with παραμύθιον or παραμυθία , the meaning of which also varies between incentive and consolation or assuagement. Here exhortation is the rendering approved by the best authorities, to be construed with was multiplied: was multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost; i.e., by the Holy Spirit inspiring the preachers, and moving the hearts of the hearers. [source]
The adjective stands alone. Only here and 2 Corinthians 8:17. Lit., self-chosen, and so Rev., of their own accord. [source]
Old verbal adjective (αυτοσ αιρετος autosαιρεομαι hairetos from εκουσιως και αυταιρετως haireomai to choose), of their own initiative, voluntary. Only here and 2 Corinthians 8:17 in N.T. Papyri often have hekousiōs kai authairetōs (willingly and voluntarily). [source]