17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
17 For Titus not only welcomed our appeal, but he is coming to you with much enthusiasm and on his own initiative.
17 For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going
17 He was most considerate of how we felt, but his eagerness to go to you and help out with this relief offering is his own idea.
17 For he not only accepted the exhortation, but being more diligent, he went to you of his own accord.
17 Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:17
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 8:16-24
(Read 2 Corinthians 8:16-24)
The apostle commends the brethren sent to collect their charity, that it might be known who they were, and how safely they might be trusted. It is the duty of all Christians to act prudently; to hinder, as far as we can, all unjust suspicions. It is needful, in the first place, to act uprightly in the sight of God, but things honest in the sight of men should also be attended to. A clear character, as well as a pure conscience, is requisite for usefulness. They brought glory to Christ as instruments, and had obtained honour from Christ to be counted faithful, and employed in his service. The good opinion others have of us, should be an argument with us to do well.