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2 Corinthians 7

2 Corinthians 7:6

Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians · 2 Corinthians 7:1–16
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Translations

Modern
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
Traditional
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Literal
But God, the One comforting the downcast, comforted us in the coming of Titus,
Latin
Sed qui consolatur humiles, consolatus est nos Deus in adventu Titi.

Original

Greek
English
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

Notes

2 Corinthians 7:5–7

  • Paul felt joy when he met Titus, whose presence was uplifting when he joined Paul in Macedonia (see study note on 2:14–7:4; Acts 20:1–2).

  • Initially, Paul found no rest (this Greek word is used in 2 Corinthians 2:13, where it means "peace of mind") and faced only conflict, battles, and fear. Paul felt deeply discouraged, but God, who comforts the discouraged, encouraged him (compare Psalms 42:5–6). Titus arrived from Corinth with news that Paul's letter (see 2 Corinthians 2:3–4) had achieved its purpose (7:8–16). This news was the main reason for Paul's joy.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Titus Dealing with Conflict

People

Titus: Gentile convert and companion of Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Parousia Paul the Apostle Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Afflicted Saints: God Comforts Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Promises To, Joys of Consolation Under Affliction: God is the Author and Giver of Titus with Paul in Macedonia (See Postscript to 2Co) Titus: Paul's Love For War: Comforted by God In Warfare of Saints: Saints: Comforted by God In