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He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy! <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted as to you, relating to us your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so as for me to rejoice the more. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted among you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And not only by his arrival, but also by [his account of] the encouragement which he received in regard to you. He told us about your longing [for us], your mourning [over sin], and how eagerly you took my part and supported me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and not only by his arrival but also by the comfort he received from you. He told us about your deep longing, your sorrow, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he received from you. He told us about your deep longing, your sorrow, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Of course, we were glad to see Titus, but what really made us glad is the way you cheered him up. He told how sorry you were and how concerned you were about me. And this made me even happier. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We were comforted not only by his arrival but also by learning about the comfort he had received while he was with you. He told us how you wanted to see me, how sorry you are for what you've done, and how concerned you are about me. This made me even happier. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> It was not only his coming that cheered us, but also his report of how you encouraged him. He told us how much you want to see me, how sorry you are, how ready you are to defend me; and so I am even happier now. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> and not only by his arrival but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing for me, your sorrow, and your eagerness to take my side, and this made me even happier. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> We were encouraged not only by his arrival, but also by the encouragement you gave him, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your deep concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced still more. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And not by his coming only, but by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind towards me; so that I rejoiced the more. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but also by the fact that he had felt comforted on your account, and by the report which he brought of your eager affection, of your grief, and of your jealousy on my behalf, so that I rejoiced more than ever.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and not only in his coming, but also in the comfort with which he was comforted over you, declaring to us your longing desire, your lamentation, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted as to you, relating to us your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so as for me to rejoice the more. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and not only in his presence, but also in the comfort with which he was comforted over you, declaring to us your longing desire, your lamentation, your zeal for me, so that the more I did rejoice, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And not only in his arrival, but also in the comfort which he was comforted in you, announcing to us your anxious desire, your lamentations, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And not by his coming only, but also by the consolation, wherewith he was comforted in you, relating to us your desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and not only by his arrival, but also by the consolation with which he was consoled among you. For he brought to us your desire, your weeping, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> and not only by his arrival but also by the encouragement with which he was encouraged in regard to you, as he told us of your yearning, your lament, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was consoled about you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, for he brought us the good news concerning your love towards us, your mourning and your zeal on our behalf; and when I heard it, I rejoiced exceedingly. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And not only with his coming but also with that relief with which he was relieved by you, for he proclaimed to us concerning your love for us and concerning your grief and your zeal for our sakes, and when I heard, I had great joy.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted in you when he told us of your strong affection, your grief, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and not only by his coming, but also by the consolation with which he was comforted by you, proclaiming unto us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation wherewith he had been comforted among you, declaring to us your fervent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced the more.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but by the consolation I received from you by him, when he acquainted me with your earnest desire to see me, with your concern, and your zeal for me; which greatly increas'd my joy. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but also by the fact that he had felt comforted on your account, and by the report which he brought of your eager affection, of your grief, and of your jealousy on my behalf, so that I rejoiced more than ever. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and not by his coming only, but also by the consolation with which he was consoled over you; rehearsing to us your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced the more: <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and not only by his coming, but especially by the consolation wherewith he was comforted on your account, acquainting us with your earnest desire towards us, your grief, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced greatly. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-7.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=1179" 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> …6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</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.">by</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: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3952.htm" title="3952: parousia (N-DFS) -- From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect.">arrival,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</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.">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/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsei (N-DFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">comfort</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hē (RelPro-DFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: pareklēthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">he had received</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> <a href="/greek/312.htm" title="312: anangellōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce.">He told us about</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</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/1972.htm" title="1972: epipothēsin (N-AFS) -- Eager longing (desire), strong affection. From epipotheo; a longing for.">longing,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3602.htm" title="3602: odyrmon (N-AMS) -- Lamentation, wailing, mourning, sorrow. From a derivative of the base of duno; moaning, i.e. Lamentation.">mourning,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">and your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2205.htm" title="2205: zēlon (N-AMS) -- From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. zeal (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice).">zeal</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me,</a> <a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: charēnai (V-ANP) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">rejoiced</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">all the more.</a> 8Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it, I now see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time.…<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/2-4.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/2-13.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="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6-7</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. / For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">2 Corinthians 1:6</a> If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a> We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. <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/2-28.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="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-2</a> When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, <a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17-18</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/49-13.htm">Isaiah 49:13</a> Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And not by his coming only, but by the consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.but.<a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12</a> That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.<a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a> For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.when.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">2 Corinthians 7:11</a> For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.<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="/psalms/141-5.htm">Psalm 141:5</a> Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.earnest.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">2 Corinthians 5:2</a> For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:<a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16</a> But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.<a href="/luke/22-44.htm">Luke 22:44</a> And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.mourning.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.<a href="/judges/2-4.htm">Judges 2:4,5</a> And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept… <a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1-6</a> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure… fervent.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a> As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3,4</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="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</a> But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-23.htm">Ardent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-39.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-5.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Fervent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-2.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/acts/25-14.htm">Relating</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Report</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Zeal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Affection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Ardent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">Concern</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Consolation</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Deep</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Earnest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/galatians/4-15.htm">Felt</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Fervent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/james/4-9.htm">Mourning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Relating</a> <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Report</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Zeal</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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Titus's arrival was significant because it brought news from the Corinthian church, which was a source of comfort to Paul. In the context of the early church, personal visits were crucial for communication and relationship-building, as letters could take a long time to be delivered. Titus's presence was a tangible sign of the connection between Paul and the Corinthians.but also by the comfort he had received from you The Corinthians had provided comfort to Titus, which in turn comforted Paul. This reflects the mutual support and encouragement that characterized the early Christian communities. The comfort given to Titus likely included hospitality and a positive reception, which was important in a time when travel was arduous and often dangerous. This mutual comfort is a practical outworking of the love and unity that Paul often emphasizes in his letters.He told us about your longing Titus reported to Paul the Corinthians' longing, which indicates their desire to be reconciled with Paul and to maintain a strong relationship with him. This longing can be seen as a response to Paul's previous letter, which was written with a heavy heart to address issues within the church. The Corinthians' longing reflects their repentance and desire to align with Paul's teachings.your mourning The mourning mentioned here likely refers to the Corinthians' sorrow over their previous behavior and the divisions within their church. This mourning is a sign of genuine repentance, which is a key theme in Paul's letters. It aligns with the biblical principle that godly sorrow leads to repentance (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a>), contrasting with worldly sorrow that leads to death.and your zeal for me The Corinthians' zeal for Paul indicates their renewed commitment to his apostolic authority and teachings. This zeal is a positive response to Paul's earlier rebukes and corrections. In the broader biblical context, zeal is often associated with fervent devotion and enthusiasm for God's work, as seen in the zeal of Jesus for His Father's house (<a href="/john/2-17.htm">John 2:17</a>).so that I rejoiced all the more Paul's joy is a result of the Corinthians' positive response and transformation. This joy is not just personal satisfaction but is deeply rooted in the spiritual well-being of the Corinthian church. Paul's rejoicing is consistent with his pastoral heart and his desire for the churches to grow in faith and unity. This joy also reflects the biblical principle that there is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents (<a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a>).<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, expressing his joy and relief upon hearing about the Corinthians' response. 2. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A fellow worker and messenger of Paul who brought news of the Corinthians' repentance and longing for Paul. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinthians.htm">Corinthians</a> The recipients of the letter, a church community in Corinth that had previously been in conflict with Paul but had shown signs of repentance and reconciliation. 4. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> The region where Paul was when he received the encouraging report from Titus about the Corinthians. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_comfort.htm">The Comfort</a> The emotional and spiritual relief Paul experienced upon hearing of the Corinthians' positive response and change of heart.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_reconciliation.htm">The Power of Reconciliation</a> The Corinthians' change of heart and reconciliation with Paul highlights the transformative power of repentance and forgiveness in Christian relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement.htm">The Role of Encouragement</a> Titus' report brought immense comfort to Paul, demonstrating the importance of sharing good news and encouragement within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/l/longing_and_zeal_for_spiritual_leaders.htm">Longing and Zeal for Spiritual Leaders</a> The Corinthians' longing and zeal for Paul serve as a model for how believers should honor and support their spiritual leaders. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_spiritual_growth.htm">The Joy of Spiritual Growth</a> Paul's joy upon hearing of the Corinthians' spiritual progress underscores the deep satisfaction that comes from witnessing others grow in their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_sorrow.htm">The Importance of Godly Sorrow</a> The Corinthians' mourning over their previous actions reflects a godly sorrow that leads to repentance, as discussed later in <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a>.<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/how_does_2_cor_6_conflict_with_luke_7,_acts_10.htm">How does Paul's appeal in 2 Corinthians 6 conflict with other biblical commands to interact with non-believers (e.g., Luke 7:34, Acts 10)?</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/why_no_evidence_of_paul's_ailment.htm">If Paul's 'thorn in the flesh' (2 Corinthians 12:7) was a genuine physical ailment, why isn't there concrete historical or medical evidence of it?</a> <a href="/q/what_acts_are_allowed_in_christian_marriage.htm">What sexual acts are allowed in Christian marriage?</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>(7) And not by his coming only.--There was joy, doubtless, in seeing 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>) once again, but the great comfort was found in the news which he brought with him. On the part of the majority, at least, of those who had been present when the Epistle was read, there had been all the feelings which he most desired to rouse--longing to see him as he longed to see them (see <a href="/romans/1-11.htm" title="For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end you may be established;">Romans 1:11</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm" title="For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.">Philippians 1:8</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm" title="But now when Timotheus came from you to us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:">1Thessalonians 3:6</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm" title="Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;">2Timothy 1:4</a>, for the meaning of the word), their "mourning" (uttered lamentation) for having grieved him; their zeal (not "towards" him, but) on his behalf and for him, as against those who slandered him. All these were elements of comfort, and his sorrow was turned into a yet greater joy than had been caused by the mere arrival of Titus.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And not by his coming only. The mere fact of Titus's arrival cheered St. Paul, because Titus seems to have been of a strong and cheery temperament. St. Paul, partly because of his infirmities, was peculiarly dependent on the support of human sympathy (<a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1-8</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Philippians 2:20</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-4.htm">2 Timothy 4:4</a>; <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Acts 17:15</a>; <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a>). It was not, however, the mere arrival of Titus which cheered him, but still more the good news which he brought, and which partially lightened his anxieties. In all probability this letter was written almost immediately after the arrival of Titus, and while the joy caused by his presence was still glowing in the apostle's heart. It is characteristic of the seclusion of an austere life that St. Jerome supposes the cause of the apostle's distress to have been that Titus was his interpreter, and that in his absence he could not preach! Your earnest desire. Your yearning to see me once more. Mourning; rather, lamentation (see <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>). They were aroused to lament their past "inflation" (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">1 Corinthians 5:2</a>) and remissness. Your fervent mind toward me. This rendering well expresses the kindling affection implied by the word zelos. So that I rejoiced the more. More than he had even anticipated could be possible; or, as the next verse may imply, all the more because of his past anguish (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">2 Corinthians 2:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. arrival, παρουσίᾳ (parousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3952.htm">Strong's 3952: </a> From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. comfort παρακλήσει (paraklēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. [he had received] παρεκλήθη (pareklēthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. from ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. He told us about ἀναγγέλλων (anangellōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_312.htm">Strong's 312: </a> To bring back word, report; I announce, declare. From ana and the base of aggelos; to announce. your 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. longing, ἐπιπόθησιν (epipothēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1972.htm">Strong's 1972: </a> Eager longing (desire), strong affection. From epipotheo; a longing for. your 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. mourning, ὀδυρμόν (odyrmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3602.htm">Strong's 3602: </a> Lamentation, wailing, mourning, sorrow. From a derivative of the base of duno; moaning, i.e. Lamentation. [and] your 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. zeal ζῆλον (zēlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. 'zeal' (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. me, ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. so that ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. I με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. rejoiced χαρῆναι (charēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <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. all the more. μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">2 Corinthians 7:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 7:7 And not by his coming only (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 7:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 7:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 7:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 7:8" /></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>