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 Living Translation (NLT)But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

Context of 2 Corinthians 7:6

4Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. 5For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7and 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. 8For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though 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 God of all comfort,
• 2 Corinthians 2:14Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
• Isaiah 12:1And in that day you will say: “O Lord, I will praise You; Though You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, and You comfort me.
• Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass?
• Isaiah 57:15For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
• Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
• Jeremiah 31:13“Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, And the young men and the old, together; For I will turn their mourning to joy, Will comfort them, And make them rejoice rather than sorrow.
• Matthew 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
• John 14:16And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—
• Romans 15:5Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,
• Philippians 2:1Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:16Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,
• 2 Corinthians 2:13I had no rest in my spirit, because I did not find Titus my brother; but taking my leave of them, I departed for Macedonia.
• 1 Corinthians 16:17I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith,
• 3 John 1:2Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in 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

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 7:6

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Minister, Christian
• 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