For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - 2 Corinthians 8:17 >For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
Textus Receptus (TR) - 2 Corinthians 8:17 >Ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο, σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων, αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθε πρὸς ὑμᾶς.