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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I am glad I can have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am confident in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all <i>things</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore I rejoice that I have confidence in you in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am encouraged about you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I have [perfect] confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It makes me really glad to know I can depend on you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I'm pleased that I can be confident about you in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How happy I am that I can depend on you completely! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that I can have complete confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice because in everything I am fully confident in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice that I have absolute confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am confident concerning you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I rejoice, therefore, that in everything I have courage in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I am confident in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I rejoice, therefore, that in everything I have courage in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I rejoice that I place confidence in you in everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice that in all things I have confidence in you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I rejoice that in all things I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice, because I have confidence in you in every respect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I rejoice that in everything I trust in you. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice that I have confidence in you in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice because in everything I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice therefore that in every thing I have confidence in you.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />my having therefore such an entire confidence in you, does agreeably affect me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice that I have absolute confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice, that in everything I have good courage concerning you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I rejoice therefore that in every <i>thing</i> I have confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1303" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Paul's Joy in the Corinthians</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/2292.htm" title="2292: tharrō (V-PIA-1S) -- To be courageous, confident, of good cheer. Another form for tharseo; to exercise courage.">I can have complete confidence</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9</a></span><br />My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">2 Corinthians 8:22</a></span><br />And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a></span><br />as you have already understood us in part, that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-24.htm">Philippians 2:24</a></span><br />And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:4</a></span><br />And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-10.htm">Galatians 5:10</a></span><br />I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-14.htm">Romans 15:14</a></span><br />I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">1 Corinthians 13:7</a></span><br />It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17-18</a></span><br />I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. / For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a></span><br />I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-9.htm">Hebrews 6:9</a></span><br />Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-21.htm">Philemon 1:21</a></span><br />Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:4</a></b></br> And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">Absolute</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-2.htm">Absolute</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-4.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">and to bear him like affection as he does to them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declares what comfort he took in his afflictions </a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">by the report which Titus gave of their godly sorrow, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">which his former epistle had wrought in them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">and of their loving-kindness and obedience toward Titus, answerable to his former boastings of them.</a></span><br></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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This joy is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated contentment rooted in the work of the Holy Spirit. In <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, Paul similarly exhorts believers to "rejoice in the Lord always," indicating that true joy is found in Christ and His work among His people.<p><b>that I can have complete confidence</b><br>Paul's confidence in the Corinthians is significant given the previous issues he addressed in his earlier letter. This confidence is not based on human assurance but on the transformative power of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the believers. In <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15</a>, Paul speaks of his confidence in the Corinthians' understanding and response to his message, showing a consistent theme of trust in their spiritual maturity.<p><b>in you.</b><br>The "you" refers to the Corinthian church, a diverse group of believers in a city known for its moral and cultural challenges. Despite past difficulties, Paul acknowledges their progress and expresses trust in their continued growth. This reflects the biblical principle of seeing believers as new creations in Christ (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>), emphasizing the potential for change and maturity in every Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is expressing his joy and confidence in the Corinthians after hearing about their repentance and change of heart.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the church in Corinth had previously been rebuked by Paul for various issues, but they have since shown signs of repentance and spiritual growth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>A fellow worker with Paul who had visited the Corinthians and brought back a positive report about their progress, which prompted Paul's expression of confidence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a></b><br>The region where Paul was when he wrote this letter, experiencing both external conflicts and internal fears, yet finding comfort in the report from Titus.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_reconciliation.htm">Repentance and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The broader context of this passage involves the themes of repentance and reconciliation, as the Corinthians had responded positively to Paul's earlier rebuke.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_spiritual_growth.htm">The Joy of Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Paul’s joy is rooted in the spiritual progress of the Corinthians. As believers, we should find joy in the spiritual growth of others and encourage them in their journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_trust_in_christian_relationships.htm">The Importance of Trust in Christian Relationships</a></b><br>Trust is foundational in Christian relationships. Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians highlights the importance of building and maintaining trust within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_leads_to_reconciliation.htm">Repentance Leads to Reconciliation</a></b><br>The Corinthians’ repentance led to reconciliation with Paul. True repentance should lead to restored relationships and renewed confidence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_from_positive_reports.htm">Encouragement from Positive Reports</a></b><br>Just as Paul was encouraged by Titus’ report, we should share positive reports of faith and growth to encourage others in their walk with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_work_in_others.htm">Confidence in God’s Work in Others</a></b><br>Paul’s confidence was ultimately in God’s work in the Corinthians. We should trust that God is at work in the lives of fellow believers, even when we cannot see immediate results.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_church_fundraising.htm">What does the Bible say about church fundraising?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_faith_be_examined_objectively.htm">2 Corinthians 13:5 - Is there a way to objectively 'examine' one's faith without relying on personal and potentially biased spiritual experiences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_paul's_authority_conflict_with_humility.htm">2 Corinthians 13:9-10 - Does Paul's apparent confidence in exercising authority over believers conflict with other biblical texts emphasizing humility and service?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_scripture_say_to_care_for_orphans.htm">How can faith help overcome life's challenges?</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>(16) <span class= "bld">I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.</span>--Most of the better MSS. omit "therefore," which may have been inserted for the sake of connecting the verse. "I have confidence in you," though, in one sense, a literal translation of the Greek, fails to give its exact meaning. He does not mean, "I trust you," but "<span class= "ital">I am of good cheer,</span> I take courage <span class= "ital">in</span> you, being what you are." With this expression of thankfulness he leaves the painful subject of which he had been compelled to speak, and passes, probably after a pause of greater or less length, to another.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I rejoice therefore.</span> The "therefore" concludes the whole paragraph, but is omitted in many manuscripts. <span class="cmt_word">I have confidence in you;</span> literally, <span class="accented">I</span> <span class="accented">am bold in you</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> I feel courage about you. The phrase in <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:4</a> expresses a calmer and less hazardous trust. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I rejoice</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρω</span> <span class="translit">(chairō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I can have complete confidence</span><br /><span class="grk">θαρρῶ</span> <span class="translit">(tharrō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2292.htm">Strong's 2292: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be courageous, confident, of good cheer. Another form for tharseo; to exercise courage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">2 Corinthians 7:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice that in everything (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 7:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 7:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 8:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 8:1" /></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>