2 Corinthians 7:6

2 Corinthians 7:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
• New International Version (NIV)But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
• English Standard Version (ESV)But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

Context of 2 Corinthians 7:6

4I 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. 5In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, 7and 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. 8For even if I grieved you with my letter, I don’t regret it. And if I regretted it — since I saw that the letter grieved you, yet only for a while —

2 Corinthians 7:6 word by word

ἀλλ᾽ ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρεκάλεσεν ἡμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Neverthelessἀλλάalla · butG235
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• that comfortethπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• that are cast downταπεινόςtapeinos · lowlyG5011
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• byἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the comingπαρουσίαparousia · comingG3952
• of TitusΤίτοςTitos · TitusG5103

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:6

• 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.
• 2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in Christ’s triumphal procession and through us spreads the aroma of the knowledge of him in every place.
• Isaiah 12:1On that day you will say: “I will give thanks to you, Lord, although you were angry with me. Your anger has turned away, and you have comforted me.
• Isaiah 51:12I — I am the one who comforts you. Who are you that you should fear humans who die, or a son of man who is given up like grass?
• Isaiah 57:15For the High and Exalted One, who lives forever, whose name is holy, says this: “I live in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the oppressed.
• Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners;
• Jeremiah 31:13Then the young women will rejoice with dancing, while young and old men rejoice together. I will turn their mourning into joy, give them consolation, and bring happiness out of grief.
• Matthew 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
• John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever.
• Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
• Philippians 2:1If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:16May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace,
• 2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit because I did not find my brother Titus. Instead, I said good-bye to them and left for Macedonia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:17I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2And we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith,
• 3 John 1:2Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Comforted us by the coming of Titus - Who brought him a most satisfactory account of the success of his epistle, and the good state of the Corinthian Church.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6God that comforteth those that are cast down - Whose characteristic is, that be gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All his consolation was in God; and by whatever instrumentality comfort was administered, he regarded and acknowledged God as the author; see the note, 2 Corinthians 1:4. By the coming of Titus - To Macedonia. He rejoiced not only in again seeing him, but especially in the intelligence which he brought respecting the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-11Verses 5-11 There were fightings without, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern for such as had embraced the Christian faith. But God comforts those who are cast down. We should look above and beyond all means and instruments, to God, as the author of all the consolation and good we enjoy. Sorrow according to the will of God, tending to the glory of God, and wrought by the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-7Paul felt joy when he met Titus, whose presence was uplifting when he joined Paul in Macedonia (see study note on 2:14–7:4; Acts 20:1–2). Initially, Paul found no rest (this Greek word is used in 2 Corinthians 2:13, where it means "peace of mind") and faced only conflict, battles, and fear. Paul felt deeply discouraged, but God, who comforts the discouraged, encouraged him (compare Psalms 42:5–6). Titus arrived from Corinth with news that Paul's letter…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Translate in the order required by the Greek, "But he that comforteth those that are cast down, even God." Those that are of an high spirit are not susceptible of such comfort.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 7:6

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Minister, Christian
• Titus
• War

In the dictionaries

• God
• Titus
• Manius; Titus
• Titus; Titius Justus
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Boldness
• Clearing
• Confidence
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Defraud

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings