ASV: For he accepted indeed our exhortation; but being himself very earnest, he went forth unto you of his own accord.
BBE: For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.
DBY: For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
KJV: For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
WEY: for Titus welcomed our request, and, being thoroughly in earnest, comes to you of his own free will.
WBS: For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went to you.
WEB: For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord.
YLT: because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you,
