New American Standard Bible 2020
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
4My 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. 5For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side: conflicts on the outside, fears inside. But God, who comforts the discouraged, comforted us by the arrival of Titus; 7and 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. 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--
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7:6 word by word
ἀλλ᾽ ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρεκάλεσεν ἡμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου·Read the interlinear
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 God of all comfort,
- 2 Corinthians 2:14But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of Him in every place.
- Isaiah 12:1Then you will say on that day, “I will give thanks to You, Lord; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me.
- Isaiah 51:12“I, I Myself, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of mortal man, And of a son of man who is made like grass,
- Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.
- Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord anointed me To bring good news to the humble; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim release to captives And freedom to prisoners;
- Jeremiah 31:13Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old together; For I will turn their mourning into joy And comfort them, and give them joy for their sorrow.
- Matthew 5:4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- John 14:16I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, so that He may be with you forever;
- Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus,
- Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace,
- 2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest for my spirit, not finding Titus my brother; but saying goodbye to them, I went on to Macedonia.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17I rejoice over the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the benefit of your faith,
- 3 John 1:2Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
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
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Notes
- 1. 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Cor 1:3f ↩
- 2. 2 Corinthians 7:6 Or lowly ↩
- 3. 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Cor 7:13 ↩
- 4. 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Cor 2:13; 7:13f ↩
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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