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In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> We have been greatly encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind at ease. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> On account of this, we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we have rejoiced the more abundantly rather at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore we have been comforted in your comfort. And we rejoiced exceedingly more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Because of this, we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For this reason we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It is for this reason that we are comforted and encouraged. And in addition to our comfort, we were especially delighted at the joy of Titus, because you have refreshed his spirit. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this reason we have been comforted. In addition to our own comfort, we rejoiced even more over the joy Titus had, because his spirit was refreshed by all of you. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this reason we have been comforted. In addition to our comfort, we rejoiced even more over the joy Titus had, because his spirit was refreshed by all of you. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Therefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And we were greatly encouraged. Although we were encouraged, we felt even better when we saw how happy Titus was, because you had shown he had nothing to worry about. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Therefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what has comforted us. In addition to being comforted, we were especially pleased to see how happy Titus was. All of you had put his mind at ease. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> That is why we were encouraged. Not only were we encouraged; how happy Titus made us with his happiness over the way in which all of you helped to cheer him up! <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is what comforted us. In addition to our own comfort, we were even more delighted at the joy of Titus, because his spirit had been set at rest by all of you. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Therefore we have been encouraged. And in addition to our own encouragement, we rejoiced even more at the joy of Titus, because all of you have refreshed his spirit. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: and exceedingly the more we rejoiced for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason we feel comforted; and--in addition to this our comfort--we have been filled with all the deeper joy at Titus's joy, because his spirit has been set at rest by you all.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On account of this, we are encouraged. And in your encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> because of this we have been comforted in your comfort, and more abundantly the more we rejoiced in the joy of Titus, that his spirit has been refreshed from you all; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> On account of this, we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we have rejoiced the more abundantly rather at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> because of this we have been comforted in your comfort, and more abundantly the more did we rejoice in the joy of Titus, that his spirit hath been refreshed from you all; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore have we been comforted in your comfort: and we rejoiced more abundantly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed from you all.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Before God: therefore we were comforted. But in our consolation, we did the more abundantly rejoice for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, we have been consoled. But in our consolation, we have rejoiced even more abundantly over the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by all of you. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> For this reason we are encouraged. And besides our encouragement, we rejoice even more because of the joy of Titus, since his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In this we find comfort. In addition to our own consolation, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his mind has been set at rest by all of you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore we were comforted and with our consolation we rejoiced exceedingly in the joy of Titus, for his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this we are comforted, and with our comfort we rejoice all the more in the joy of Titus, whose spirit was refreshed with all of you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For this reason, we have been comforted by means of your comfort: and we rejoiced exceedingly more indeed, on account of the joy of Titus, for his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore we have been comforted. But we rejoiced the more exceedingly in our consolation over the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all: <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore we were comforted in your consolation; and exceeding abundantly the more rejoiced we in the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that your comfort was no small satisfaction to me: yea, and I was the more exceedingly pleased for that cheerful tranquillity of mind which Titus received from the behaviour of you all. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason we feel comforted; and--in addition to this our comfort--we have been filled with all the deeper joy at Titus's joy, because his spirit has been set at rest by you all. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For this cause, we have been consoled; but, in our consolation, we rejoice the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> We were therefore comforted by your consolation; and rejoiced the more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all; <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1266" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Paul's Joy in the Corinthians</a> …12So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God. 13<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">On account of</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this,</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakeklēmetha (V-RIM/P-1P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">we are encouraged.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: Epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">In addition to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">own</a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsei (N-DFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">encouragement,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: echarēmen (V-AIP-1P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">we were even more delighted</a> <a href="/greek/4057.htm" title="4057: perissoterōs (Adv) -- Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly."></a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: chara (N-DFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy</a> <a href="/greek/5103.htm" title="5103: Titou (N-GMS) -- Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian.">of Titus.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">spirit</a> <a href="/greek/373.htm" title="373: anapepautai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh.">has been refreshed</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you.</a> 14Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a> who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3-4</a> I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. / For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a> I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">2 Corinthians 6:11-13</a> We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. / It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained. / As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">2 Corinthians 7:4</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-17</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2</a> For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a> I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps? <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a> so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19-20</a> Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. <a href="/philippians/2-28.htm">Philippians 2:28</a> Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:7-9</a> For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. / For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord. / How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence? <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Acts 15:31</a> When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message. <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Acts 20:12</a> And the people were greatly relieved to take the boy home alive.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yes, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.we were.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a> And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.<a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a> Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.<a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">1 Corinthians 12:26</a> And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.because.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">2 Corinthians 7:15</a> And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.<a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a> That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-18.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-3.htm">Deeper</a> <a href="/acts/15-31.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Especially</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-22.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-19.htm">Joyed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Titus</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">Addition</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Deeper</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/colossians/4-11.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Especially</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/galatians/4-15.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Joyed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Refreshed</a> <a href="/philippians/4-10.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Titus</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;</a> 2. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">and to bear him like affection as he does to them.</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declares what comfort he took in his afflictions </a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">by the report which Titus gave of their godly sorrow, </a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">which his former epistle had wrought in them;</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">and of their loving-kindness and obedience toward Titus, answerable to his former boastings of them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul expresses his gratitude and relief upon hearing the positive report from Titus about the Corinthians' response to his previous letter. This encouragement stems from the Corinthians' repentance and renewed commitment to the teachings Paul had imparted. The phrase highlights the mutual relationship between Paul and the Corinthian church, where their spiritual growth and obedience bring him personal encouragement. This reflects the broader biblical principle that the faithfulness of believers can uplift and strengthen church leaders, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:7-9</a>.In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. Titus, a trusted companion of Paul, had been sent to Corinth to observe and report back on the church's condition. His joy upon returning indicates that the Corinthians had responded positively, not only to Paul's previous rebukes but also to the gospel message itself. This joy is significant because it underscores the successful reconciliation and unity within the church. The delight of Titus serves as a testament to the transformative power of repentance and forgiveness, echoing the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, as described in <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a>.For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. The Corinthians' actions had a rejuvenating effect on Titus, suggesting that their hospitality, kindness, and spiritual progress were evident. This refreshment of spirit can be seen as a fulfillment of the Christian call to bear one another's burdens and to encourage one another, as mentioned in <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> and <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>. The phrase also implies a communal aspect of faith, where the actions of a group can significantly impact the well-being and morale of individuals within the community. This reflects the early church's emphasis on fellowship and mutual edification, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians, expressing his joy and encouragement. 2. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> - A fellow worker and companion of Paul, who was sent to Corinth and returned with a positive report. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> - The recipients of the letter, a church community in Corinth that had responded positively to Paul's previous instructions. 4. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> - A major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and diverse population, where the church was located. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_letter.htm">Paul's Letter</a> - The second epistle to the Corinthians, addressing various issues within the church and expressing Paul's pastoral care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_encouragement.htm">The Power of Encouragement</a> Encouragement is a vital aspect of Christian fellowship. Just as Paul was uplifted by the Corinthians' response, we too can be sources of encouragement to others in our community. <a href="/topical/j/joy_in_fellowship.htm">Joy in Fellowship</a> The joy of Titus reflects the deep connection and mutual refreshment that comes from Christian fellowship. We should strive to create environments where others can find joy and refreshment. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trusted_messengers.htm">The Role of Trusted Messengers</a> Titus served as a bridge between Paul and the Corinthians. In our lives, we should value and support those who serve as messengers and peacemakers within the church. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_correction.htm">Responding to Correction</a> The Corinthians' positive response to Paul's previous letter shows the importance of receiving and acting upon godly correction. We should be open to correction and willing to change. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_refreshment.htm">Spiritual Refreshment</a> Just as Titus was refreshed by the Corinthians, we should seek to refresh others spiritually through our actions, words, and hospitality.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/is_titus's_role_in_corinth_evidenced_outside_the_bible.htm">(2 Corinthians 7:13–14) Is there non-biblical evidence supporting Titus’s influence and presence among the Corinthians, or are we relying solely on Paul’s account?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_bible_books_did_paul_author.htm">How many Bible books did Paul author?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_rebuking.htm">What does the Bible say about rebuking believers?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_scrupulosity.htm">What is scrupulosity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Therefore we were comforted.--The tense of the Greek verb implies a different structure of the sentence: Therefore we have been comforted: and upon (i.e., over and above) our comfort we rejoiced more exceedingly at the joy of Titus. That was to St. Paul a new source of happiness. The intense sympathy of his nature would have made him share the disappointment of his delegate, and in like manner he now shares his joy. The messenger had shown himself to be his true son in the faith (<a href="/titus/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;">Titus 1:1</a>).His spirit was refreshed.--Better, as expressing the permanence of the effect, has been refreshed. The term was a favourite one with the writer. Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus had "refreshed" his spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm" title="For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge you them that are such.">1Corinthians 16:18</a>. Comp. also <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm" title="For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.">Philemon 1:7</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-20.htm" title="Yes, brother, let me have joy of you in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.">Philemon 1:20</a>). The primary idea of the word is, however, rather that of "giving rest" to the weary, as in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm" title="Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.">Matthew 11:28</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-45.htm" title="Then comes he to his disciples, and said to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.">Matthew 26:45</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Therefore we were comforted, etc. Since my Epistle secured the result of manifesting your true feelings towards me, "we have been comforted." The Revised Version and many editions put the stop here, and continue (reading δὲ after ἐπὶ), and in addition to our consolation, abundantly the more did we rejoice at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. Exceedingly the more. In the Greek this is expressed by double comparatives (comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-23.htm">Philippians 1:23</a>). Was refreshed; rather, has been (and is) refreshed. The same verb is used in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7, 20</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>On account of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. this, τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. we are encouraged. παρακεκλήμεθα (parakeklēmetha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. In addition to Ἐπὶ (Epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. own τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. encouragement, παρακλήσει (paraklēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. we were even more delighted ἐχάρημεν (echarēmen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. by ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. joy χαρᾷ (chara) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. of Titus. Τίτου (Titou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. spirit πνεῦμα (pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. has been refreshed ἀναπέπαυται (anapepautai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_373.htm">Strong's 373: </a> From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. by ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. all πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. of you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 7:13 Therefore we have been comforted (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 7:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 7:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 7:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 7:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>