2 Corinthians 7:15

2 Corinthians 7:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
• New International Version (NIV)And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And his affections are greater for you as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

Context of 2 Corinthians 7:15

13For this reason we have been comforted. And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. 14For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before Titus proved to be the truth. His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. 16I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 7:15 word by word

καὶ τὰ σπλάγχνα αὐτοῦ περισσοτέρως εἰς ὑμᾶς ἐστιν ἀναμιμνῃσκομένου τὴν πάντων ὑμῶν ὑπακοήν, ὡς μετὰ φόβου καὶ τρόμου ἐδέξασθε αὐτόν.Read the interlinear

• affectionσπλάγχνονsplagchnon · affection/entrailsG4698
• aboundsπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
• you, as he remembersἀναμιμνήσκωanamimnēskō · to remindG363
• obedienceὑπακοήhupakoē · obedienceG5218
• of you allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• howὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• you receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
• fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
• and tremblingτρόμοςtromos · tremblingG5156

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:15

• 2 Corinthians 6:12You are not restrained by us, but you are restrained in your own affections.
• Genesis 43:30Joseph hurried out for he was deeply stirred over his brother, and he sought a place to weep; and he entered his chamber and wept there.
• 1 Kings 3:26Then the woman whose child was the living one spoke to the king, for she was deeply stirred over her son and said, “Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and by no means kill him.” But the other said, “He shall be neither mine nor yours; divide him!”
• Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 3:12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
• 1 John 3:17But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
• 2 Corinthians 2:9For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.
• 2 Corinthians 10:5We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
• Philippians 2:12So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.
• Ezra 9:4Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel on account of the unfaithfulness of the exiles gathered to me, and I sat appalled until the evening offering.
• Ezra 10:9So all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled at Jerusalem within the three days. It was the ninth month on the twentieth of the month, and all the people sat in the open square before the house of God, trembling because of this matter and the heavy rain.
• Job 21:6Even when I remember, I am disturbed, And horror takes hold of my flesh.
• Psalms 2:11Worship the Lord with reverence And rejoice with trembling.
• Psalms 119:120My flesh trembles for fear of You, And I am afraid of Your judgments.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15And his inward affection - · Those bowels of his - his most tender affection. For the meaning of this word see the note on Matthew 9:36. Whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all - This is a very natural picture; he represents Titus as overjoyed even while he is delivering his account of the Corinthian Church. He expatiated on it with extreme delight, and thereby showed at once both his love for St. Paul and his love for them. He loved them because…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15And his inward affection … - He has become deeply and tenderly attached to you. His affectionate regard for you has been greatly increased by his visit. On the meaning of the word here rendered “inward affection” ( ́ splangchiaMargin, bowels) see the note on 2 Corinthians 6:12. It denotes here: deep, tender attachment, or love. How with fear and trembling ye received him - With fear of offending, and with deep apprehension of the consequences of remaining…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-16Verses 12-16 The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come. Here see the duties of a pastor and of his flock; the latter must lighten the troubles of the pastoral office, by respect and obedience; the former make a due return by his care of them, and cherish the flock by testimonies of satisfaction, joy, and tenderness.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13-16The Corinthians welcomed and obeyed Titus, who was Paul's representative. This made Titus fond of them and pleased Paul. The crisis in Corinth ended, and Paul felt confident everything was fine.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. his inward affection--literally, "bowels" (compare 2Co 6:12; Php 1:8; 2:1; Col 3:12). obedience--(2Co 2:9). fear and trembling--with trembling anxiety to obey my wishes, and fearful lest there should be aught in yourselves to offend him and me (2Co 7:11; compare 1Co 2:3).Read the comment

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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