Very earnest (σπουδαιοτερος). "More earnest than ordinarily," comparative adjective.

For indeed he accepted the exhortation. He cheerfully complied with the exhortation I gave him, namely, to visit you and encourage you in …

For indeed he accepted the exhortation . . .—The words have a twofold purpose:—

1. To show that Titus was authorized by …

Had nothing over: and he that had gathered little had no lack. But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus fo…

Although Titus’s affection for the Corinthians naturally developed as a result of his positive interaction with them (7:13–15), Paul could trace Ti…

For indeed, he accepted the exhortation
The Macedonians besought the apostle with much entreaty to give unto him, ([…

The apostle commends the brothers sent to collect their charitable offering, so that it might be known who they were and how safely they could be t…

After addressing the collections to which they should contribute, the Apostle then discusses the ministers by whom these collections should be made…