New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Corinthians 7:7
7and 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.
2 Corinthians 7:7 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
Context of 2 Corinthians 7:7
5For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side: conflicts without, fears within. 6But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 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. 8For though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it--for I see that that letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while-- 9I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to the will of God, so that you might not suffer loss in anything through us.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7:7 word by word
οὐ μόνον δὲ ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ αὐτοῦ, ἀλλὰ καὶ ἐν τῇ παρακλήσει ᾗ παρεκλήθη ἐφ᾽ ὑμῖν ἀναγγέλλων ἡμῖν τὴν ὑμῶν ἐπιπόθησιν, τὸν ὑμῶν ὀδυρμόν, τὸν ὑμῶν ζῆλον ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ὥστε με μᾶλλον χαρῆναι.Read the interlinear
- and not onlyμόνονmonon · onlyG3440
- by his comingπαρουσίαparousia · comingG3952
- but alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- by the comfortπαράκλησιςparaklēsis · encouragementG3874
- with whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- he was comfortedπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
- in you, as he reportedἀναγγέλλωanaggellō · to reportG312
- to us your longingἐπιπόθησιςepipothēsis · longingG1972
- your mourningὀδυρμόςodurmos · mourningG3602
- for me; soὥστεhōste · soG5620
- that I rejoicedχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
- even moreμᾶλλονmallon · moreG3123
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:7
- Acts 11:23Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord;
- Romans 1:12that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.
- Colossians 2:5For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:8for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord.
- 2 John 1:4I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father.
- 2 Corinthians 7:11For behold what earnestness this very thing, this godly sorrow, has produced in you: what vindication of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what avenging of wrong! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be innocent in the matter.
- 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.
- Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me; It is oil upon the head; Do not let my head refuse it, For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
- Proverbs 9:8Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you, Reprove a wise man and he will love you.
- 2 Corinthians 5:2For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven,
- 2 Corinthians 8:16But thanks be to God who puts the same earnestness on your behalf in the heart of Titus.
- Luke 22:44And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.
- Philippians 1:20according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
- Hebrews 2:1For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.
- James 5:17Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months.
- Jude 1:3Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7He told us your earnest desire - To see me, and correct what was amiss among yourselves. Your mourning - Because you had sinned. Your fervent mind - The zeal you felt to testify your affectionate regard for me.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7And not by his coming only - Not merely by the fact that be was restored to me, and that my anxieties in regard to him were now dissipated. It is evident that Paul, not having met with Titus as he had expected, at Troas, had felt much anxiety on his account, perhaps apprehending that he was sick, or that he had died. But by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you - Titus was satisfied and delighted with his interview with you. He had been kindly…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. 77. when he told us--Greek, "telling us." We shared in the comfort which Titus felt in recording your desire (2Co 7:13). He rejoiced in telling the news; we in hearing them [Alford]. earnest desire--Greek, "longing desire," namely, to see me [Grotius]; or, in general, towards me, to please me. mourning--over your own remissness in not having immediately punished the sin (1Co 5:1, &c.) which called forth my rebuke. fervent mind--Greek, "zeal" (compare 2Co…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
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