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I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> I am acting with great boldness toward you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with comfort. In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Great is my boldness toward you; great my boasting on behalf of you; I have been filled with encouragement; I overabound with joy upon all our affliction. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> My confidence in you is great; my boasting in your behalf is great. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Great is my confidence in you, great is my boasting on your behalf; I am filled with comfort. I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Great is my boldness toward you; great is my boasting on your behalf. I have been filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride and boasting on your behalf. I am filled [to the brim] with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in spite of all our trouble. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I am very frank with you; I have great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in all our afflictions. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I have great confidence in you; I have great pride in you. I am filled with encouragement; I am overcome with joy in all our afflictions. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying on your behalf: I am filled with comfort, I overflow with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I trust you completely. I am always proud of you, and I am greatly encouraged. In all my trouble I am still very happy. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying on your behalf: I am filled with comfort, I overflow with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I have great confidence in you, and I have a lot of reasons to be proud of you. Even as we suffer, I'm encouraged and feel very happy. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am so sure of you; I take such pride in you! In all our troubles I am still full of courage; I am running over with joy. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> I have great confidence in you. I am very proud of you. I am very much encouraged. I am overjoyed in all our troubles. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> I have great confidence in you; I take great pride on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in the midst of all our suffering. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Great is my boldness of speech towards you, great is my glorying concerning you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> great [is] my freedom of speech to you, great my glory on your behalf; I have been filled with the comfort, I hyper-abound with the joy on all our tribulation, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Great is my boldness toward you; great my boasting on behalf of you; I have been filled with encouragement; I overabound with joy upon all our affliction. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> great is my freedom of speech unto you, great my glory on your behalf; I have been filled with the comfort, I overabound with the joy on all our tribulation, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Much freedom of speech to me toward you; to me much boasting over you: I am filled with consolation, I superabound in joy in all your pressure.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Great is my confidence for you, great is my glorying for you. I am filled with comfort: I exceedingly abound with joy in all our tribulation. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Great is my confidence in you. Great is my glorying over you. I have been filled with consolation. I have a superabundant joy throughout all our tribulation. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> I have great confidence in you, I have great pride in you; I am filled with encouragement, I am overflowing with joy all the more because of all our affliction. C. Resolution of the Crisis <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I often boast about you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with consolation; I am overjoyed in all our affliction.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I am familiar enough to speak boldly with you, and I am very proud of you: and I am filled with satisfaction, and I am overwhelmed with joy in all our troubles. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I have great frankness toward you and much pride in you and I am filled with comfort and I have a great abundance of joy in all my afflictions.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Great is my plainness of speech to you, great is my boasting of you; I am filled with comfort, I am exceedingly joyful in all our affliction.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> My boldness to you is great, my rejoicing over you is much: I have been filled with consolation, I superabound with joy in all our tribulation. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Great is my freedom of speech to you, great is my glorying over you: I am filled with consolation, I overflow with joy in all our tribulation.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I use indeed great freedom of speech toward you, yet I greatly glory upon your account: I am filled with comfort, and my joy is still superiour to all my affliction. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Great is my boldness toward you; great is my glorying on your behalf; I am filled with consolation; I overflow with joy in all our tribulation. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I use much freedom of speech to you, and I boast much of you: I am filled with comfort, and superabound in joy above all our affliction. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-4.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=1150" 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> …3I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you. 4<a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollē (Adj-NFS) -- Much, many; often. ">Great is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3954.htm" title="3954: parrēsia (N-NFS) -- From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.">confidence</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">in</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/4183.htm" title="4183: pollē (Adj-NFS) -- Much, many; often. ">great is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/2746.htm" title="2746: kauchēsis (N-NFS) -- The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense.">pride</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you;</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: peplērōmai (V-RIM/P-1S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">I am filled</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/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēsei (N-DFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">with encouragement;</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasē (Adj-DFS) -- 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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipsei (N-DFS) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">troubles</a> <a href="/greek/5248.htm" title="5248: hyperperisseuomai (V-PIP-1S) -- (a) intrans: I abound exceedingly, (b) dep: I overflow. From huper and perisseuo; to super-abound.">my joy overflows.</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/5479.htm" title="5479: chara (N-DFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight."></a> 5For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.…<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/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-7</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / 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. / For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3-4</a> I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. / For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-10</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. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-10</a> Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; ... <a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20-26</a> I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. / For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. ... <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-39</a> Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ... <a href="/colossians/1-24.htm">Colossians 1:24</a> Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19-20</a> After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? / You are indeed our glory and our joy. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-9</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. / Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, ... <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a> And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Hebrews 10:34</a> You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. <a href="/isaiah/40-1.htm">Isaiah 40:1-2</a> “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. / “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” <a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Isaiah 51:12</a> “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.my boldness.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">2 Corinthians 3:12</a> Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:<a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">2 Corinthians 6:11</a> O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1,2</a> Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: … great.<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/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2-4</a> For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many… <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4</a> I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;I am filled.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6,7</a> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a> Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a> Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-8.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-11.htm">Exulting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-2.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-13.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Overabound</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/luke/17-27.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/acts/12-14.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-7.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-4.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Amid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Boldness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Exulting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">Loudly</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Overabound</a> <a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Overflow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">Overflows</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Overjoyed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-14.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Tribulation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;</a> 2. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">and to bear him like affection as he does to them.</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declares what comfort he took in his afflictions </a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">by the report which Titus gave of their godly sorrow, </a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">which his former epistle had wrought in them;</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">and of their loving-kindness and obedience toward Titus, answerable to his former boastings of them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul expresses a deep trust in the Corinthian believers, which is significant given the previous issues he addressed in his first letter to them. This confidence likely stems from their positive response to his earlier rebukes and corrections. In the broader biblical context, trust in fellow believers is a recurring theme, as seen in Paul's other letters, such as <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>, where he expresses confidence in the work God is doing in the believers' lives. This phrase also reflects the relational aspect of Paul's ministry, emphasizing the importance of mutual trust and accountability within the Christian community.great is my pride in you; Paul's pride in the Corinthians is not a sinful pride but a godly satisfaction in their spiritual growth and repentance. This pride is rooted in their transformation and obedience to the gospel, which Paul had labored to preach among them. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19-20</a>, Paul similarly expresses pride in the Thessalonian believers, viewing them as his "glory and joy." This reflects the biblical principle that spiritual leaders find joy and fulfillment in the faithfulness and maturity of those they disciple.I am filled with encouragement; Paul's encouragement comes from witnessing the Corinthians' repentance and renewed commitment to Christ. This encouragement is a testament to the power of the Holy Spirit working within the church, as seen in <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Acts 9:31</a>, where the early church is described as being encouraged by the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for encouragement, "paraklēsis," is also used to describe the Holy Spirit as the Comforter, indicating that true encouragement is divinely inspired and sustaining.in all our troubles my joy overflows. Despite facing numerous hardships, Paul experiences an overflowing joy, which is a recurring theme in his writings (e.g., <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the assurance of God's presence and the advancement of the gospel. Paul's ability to rejoice in trials is reminiscent of Jesus' teachings in <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a>, where He speaks of the blessedness of those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. This joy is a testament to the transformative power of the gospel, enabling believers to find joy amidst suffering, as seen in the lives of early Christians who faced persecution with unwavering faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is expressing his deep affection and confidence in the believers there. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the church in Corinth was a diverse and often troubled congregation that Paul had a significant role in founding and nurturing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Titus is a key figure in the context of this chapter. He brought news to Paul about the Corinthians' repentance and zeal, which greatly encouraged Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a> The region where Paul was when he wrote this letter. It was a place of both external conflicts and internal fears for Paul, yet he found joy through the Corinthians' response. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_afflictions.htm">Paul's Afflictions</a> The troubles and hardships Paul faced, which are mentioned in the broader context of the letter, highlighting the contrast between his external circumstances and internal joy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_fellow_believers.htm">Confidence in Fellow Believers</a> Paul’s confidence in the Corinthians serves as a model for how we should view fellow believers. Trusting in the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in others can strengthen community bonds. <a href="/topical/p/pride_in_spiritual_growth.htm">Pride in Spiritual Growth</a> Taking pride in the spiritual growth of others is a form of encouragement. We should celebrate and acknowledge the progress of our brothers and sisters in Christ. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_amidst_trials.htm">Encouragement Amidst Trials</a> Paul’s joy amidst his troubles teaches us that encouragement can be found in the faithfulness of others. We should seek and offer encouragement within our Christian communities. <a href="/topical/o/overflowing_joy.htm">Overflowing Joy</a> True joy is not dependent on circumstances but on our relationship with God and others. We should cultivate a joy that overflows, even in difficult times.<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/will_you_seek_me_and_live.htm">What defines a steadfast heart?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_my_spiritual_gifts.htm">What are my spiritual gifts?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christianity's_apostolic_age.htm">What role does Satan play in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_wisely_use_your_resources.htm">How do you wisely use your given resources?</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>(4) Great is my boldness of speech.--The context shows that he is not apologising for bold and plain speaking, but uses the word as implying confidence (<a href="/1_timothy/3-13.htm" title="For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.">1Timothy 3:13</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-8.htm" title="Why, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin you that which is convenient,">Philemon 1:8</a>). He can speak without reticence now, because he is going to express his comfort and joy at what had been reported to him.I am exceeding joyful.--Literally, I exceedingly abound (or, overflow) in joy. The verb is the same as in <a href="/romans/5-20.htm" title="Moreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:">Romans 5:20</a>, and answers to the "pressed above measure" which he had used in <a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm" title="For we would not, brothers, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life:">2Corinthians 1:8</a>, in speaking of his troubles.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Boldness of speech. St. Paul feels that he may address them with perfect frankness and openness (<a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">2 Corinthians 3:12</a>). My glorying of you. "My boasting on your account" (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-14.htm">2 Corinthians 1:14</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">2 Corinthians 5:12</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a>; comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-4.htm">1 Corinthians 1:4-7</a>). I am filled with comfort. "I have been filled with the consolation." "Consolation" is the word which occurs so frequently in <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3, 4</a>. I am exceeding joyful. "I superabound in my joy" (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-2.htm">2 Corinthians 2:2-14</a>). In all our tribulation. The clause belongs to both the preceding clauses. Joy in the very midst of affliction was an essentially Christian blessing (<a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Philippians 2:17</a>). "Thou shalt have joy in sadness soon; The pure calm hope be thine Which brightens the Eastern moon, When day's wild lights decline." (See <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>; <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a>; <a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Great [is] πολλή (pollē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. my μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. confidence παρρησία (parrēsia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3954.htm">Strong's 3954: </a> From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. in πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. 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. great [is] πολλή (pollē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. my μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. pride καύχησις (kauchēsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2746.htm">Strong's 2746: </a> The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. in ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you; ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. I am filled πεπλήρωμαι (peplērōmai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. with encouragement; παρακλήσει (paraklēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. all πάσῃ (pasē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <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. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. troubles θλίψει (thlipsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. my joy overflows. ὑπερπερισσεύομαι (hyperperisseuomai) Verb - Present Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5248.htm">Strong's 5248: </a> (a) intrans: I abound exceedingly, (b) dep: I overflow. 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