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you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his affections are more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of all of you, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And his affections are greater for you as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And his affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And his affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> His affection is greater than ever as he remembers the obedience [to his guidance] that all of you exhibited, and how you received him with the greatest respect. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And his affection toward you is even greater as he remembers the obedience of all of you, and how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And his affection toward you is even greater as he remembers the obedience of all of you, and how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Titus loves all of you very much, especially when he remembers how you obeyed him and how you trembled with fear when you welcomed him. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And his inward affection is more abundantly toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> His deepest feelings go out to you even more as he remembers how obedient all of you were, and how you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> And so his love for you grows stronger, as he remembers how all of you were ready to obey his instructions, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> His affection for you is even greater as he remembers how obedient all of you were and how you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And his tender affection is more abundant towards you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And his strong and tender affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with which you welcomed him.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and his yearnings are more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And his affections are more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of all of you, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and his tender affection is more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye did receive him; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And his bowels are more abundantly to you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and tremor ye received him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And his bowels are more abundantly towards you; remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you have received him. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And his feelings are now more abundant toward you, since he remembers the obedience of you all, and how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> And his heart goes out to you all the more, as he remembers the obedience of all of you, when you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And his heart goes out all the more to you, as he remembers the obedience of all of you, and how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his affections have increased more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him in fear and trembling. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Also his affections are increased all the more for you as he remembers the obedience of you all, that you received him with awe and trembling.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and his affection for you is the more abundant, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the affections of him, remembering the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling, are the more abundantly towards you. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And his bowels more abundantly yearn over you, when he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and his affection to you is abundantly increased, whilst he remembers your obedience, and that fear and reverence with which you all received him. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And his strong and tender affection is all the more drawn out towards you when he recalls to mind the obedience which all of you manifested by the timidity and nervous anxiety with which you welcomed him. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And his tender affections are more abundantly toward you, while he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And his bowels are exceedingly moved towards you, when he calls to mind the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-15.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=1294" 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> …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. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</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: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4698.htm" title="4698: splanchna (N-NNP) -- Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy.">affection</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4057.htm" title="4057: perissoterōs (Adv) -- Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly.">even greater</a> <a href="/greek/363.htm" title="363: anamimnēskomenou (V-PPP-GMS) -- To remind, admonish, be reminded, remind myself; pass: I remember, recall. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; to recollect.">when he remembers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you were</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/5218.htm" title="5218: hypakoēn (N-AFS) -- Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.">obedient</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: edexasthe (V-AIM-2P) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">as you welcomed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobou (N-GMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5156.htm" title="5156: tromou (N-GMS) -- A trembling, quaking, fear. From tremo; a trembling, i.e. Quaking with fear.">trembling.</a> 16I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.…<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/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a> 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/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9</a> My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. <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="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Romans 6:17</a> But thanks be to God that, though you once were slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were committed. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10-11</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</a> But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:8-9</a> 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/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/acts/16-34.htm">Acts 16:34</a> Then he brought them into his home and set a meal before them. So he and all his household rejoiced that they had come to believe in God. <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Acts 18:5</a> And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. <a href="/acts/20-19.htm">Acts 20:19</a> I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews. <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Acts 20:31</a> Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.inward affection is.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">2 Corinthians 6:12</a> Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.<a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30</a> And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.<a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">1 Kings 3:26</a> Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.the obedience.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9</a> For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5,6</a> Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; … <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a> Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.with.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10,11</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death… <a href="/ezra/9-4.htm">Ezra 9:4</a> Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice.<a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Ezra 10:9</a> Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within three days. 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The Greek word for "affection" here can also be translated as "inward parts" or "compassion," indicating a profound, heartfelt bond. This reflects the biblical principle of love and unity within the body of Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a>, where Paul expresses similar feelings for the Philippians. The increase in affection suggests a positive change in the Corinthians' behavior, which is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel.when he remembers that you were all obedient The Corinthians' obedience is a key theme in this passage. Their willingness to heed Paul's instructions and correct their previous errors is a significant aspect of their spiritual growth. Obedience in the New Testament is often linked to faith and love for God, as seen in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, where Jesus says, "If you love me, keep my commands." The Corinthians' obedience would have been a source of encouragement for Titus and Paul, affirming the effectiveness of their ministry and the work of the Holy Spirit among the believers.as you welcomed him with fear and trembling The phrase "fear and trembling" is a biblical expression denoting reverence and humility. It is used in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a>, to describe the attitude believers should have in their walk with God. In the cultural context of the Corinthian church, this phrase indicates the respect and seriousness with which they received Titus. It reflects a recognition of the authority of Paul's apostolic ministry and the message he brought. This attitude of reverence is essential for spiritual growth and aligns with the biblical call to approach God and His messengers with humility and respect.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church and offering guidance and encouragement. 2. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> - A fellow worker and companion of Paul, who was sent to Corinth to observe and report back on the church's response to Paul's previous letter. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a> - The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth dealing with internal challenges and moral issues. 4. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> - A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and moral decadence, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_previous_letter.htm">Paul's Previous Letter</a> - Refers to the earlier correspondence from Paul to the Corinthians, addressing issues and calling for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_reverence.htm">Obedience and Reverence</a> The Corinthians' obedience and their reception of Titus with "fear and trembling" demonstrate the importance of respecting and honoring those who bring God's message. This reverence is not out of fear of man, but out of respect for God's work through His servants. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_repentance.htm">The Power of Repentance</a> The Corinthians' change of heart and actions after receiving Paul's previous letter show the transformative power of repentance. True repentance leads to a renewed relationship with God and His messengers. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_ministry.htm">Encouragement in Ministry</a> Titus's increased affection for the Corinthians serves as a reminder of the joy and encouragement that comes from witnessing genuine spiritual growth in others. This should motivate us to invest in others' spiritual journeys. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The relationship between Paul, Titus, and the Corinthians highlights the importance of community and accountability in the Christian faith. We are called to support and hold each other accountable in our walk with Christ.<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/what_is_'jesus_as_second_adam'.htm">What does 'Jesus as the Second Adam' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_federal_headship.htm">What is the concept of Federal Headship?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_cleansing_align_with_grace.htm">(2 Corinthians 7:1) How can Paul's call for believers to 'cleanse themselves' align with the belief that salvation depends on divine grace rather than human effort?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_rise_above_pettiness_and_forgive.htm">What is the Bible's view on solidarity?</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>(15) His inward affection.--The margin gives the literal meaning of the Greek, which is used here with the same meaning as in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm" title="You are not straitened in us, but you are straitened in your own bowels.">2Corinthians 6:12</a>. Perhaps "heart," or "feelings," would be the best English equivalent. The recollection of what had passed at Corinth had bound him by ties of closest sympathy with the disciples there.With fear and trembling.--The combination is a favourite one with St. Paul. (Comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-3.htm" title="And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.">1Corinthians 2:3</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm" title="Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;">Ephesians 6:5</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm" title="Why, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.">Philippians 2:12</a>.) What it means is that Titus had been received, not, as he feared, with petulant resistance, but with respectful reverence, not without an element of fear.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - His inward affection. The same word which is so needlessly rendered "bowels" in <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">2 Corinthians 6:12</a>. More abundant. His love for you has been increased by his recent visit. With fear and trembling. On this Pauline phrase, see <a href="/1_corinthians/2-3.htm">1 Corinthians 2:3</a>. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. 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. affection σπλάγχνα (splanchna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4698.htm">Strong's 4698: </a> Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. even greater περισσοτέρως (perissoterōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. when he remembers ἀναμιμνῃσκομένου (anamimnēskomenou) Verb - Present Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_363.htm">Strong's 363: </a> To remind, admonish, be reminded, remind myself; pass: I remember, recall. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; to recollect. that ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. you {were} 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. 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. obedient ὑπακοήν (hypakoēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5218.htm">Strong's 5218: </a> Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. [as] you welcomed ἐδέξασθε (edexasthe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. fear φόβου (phobou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. trembling. τρόμου (tromou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5156.htm">Strong's 5156: </a> A trembling, quaking, fear. 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