Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;

World English Bible (WEB)

For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,