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

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

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

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