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 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. 5For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest at all, but we were troubled in every way – struggles from the outside, fears from within. But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. 7We were encouraged not only by his arrival, but also by the encouragement you gave him, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your deep concern for me, so that I rejoiced more than ever. 8For even if I made you sad by my letter, I do not regret having written it (even though I did regret it, for I see that my letter made you sad, though only for a short time).

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 is 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 triumphal procession in Christ and who makes known through us the fragrance that consists of the knowledge of him in every place.
• Isaiah 12:1At that time you will say: “I praise you, O Lord, for even though you were angry with me, your anger subsided, and you consoled me.
• Isaiah 51:12“I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?
• Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy: “I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.
• Isaiah 61:1The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,
• Jeremiah 31:13The Lord says, “At that time young women will dance and be glad. Young men and old men will rejoice. I will turn their grief into gladness. I will give them comfort and joy in place of their sorrow.
• Matthew 5:4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
• John 14:16Then I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you forever –
• Romans 15:5Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,
• Philippians 2:1Therefore, if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort provided by love, any fellowship in the Spirit, any affection or mercy,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope,
• 2 Corinthians 2:13I had no relief in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-bye to them and set out for Macedonia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:17I was glad about the arrival of Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus because they have supplied the fellowship with you that I lacked.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,
• 3 John 1:2Dear friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.

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
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• Titus
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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