Other translations
American Standard Version
For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he accepted our request and because he was greatly concerned, by his desire he went out among you.
Darby Bible Translation
For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For indeed he accepted our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
For he not only accepted our appeal, but being himself very earnest he is going to you of his own accord.
God's Word
He accepted my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
For he accepted our urging and, being very diligent, went out to you by his own choice.
International Standard Version
He welcomed my request and eagerly went to visit you by his own free will.
NET Bible
because he not only accepted our request, but since he was very eager, he is coming to you of his own accord.
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 Living Translation
Titus welcomed our request that he visit you again. In fact, he himself was very eager to go and see you.
Webster's Bible Translation
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
Weymouth New Testament
for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
The World English Bible
For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.