New Living Translation
2 Corinthians 7:15
15Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.
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
13We have been greatly encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind at ease. 14I had told him how proud I was of you—and you didn’t disappoint me. I have always told you the truth, and now my boasting to Titus has also proved true! Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect. 16I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 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
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- inward affectionσπλάγχνονsplagchnon · affection/entrailsG4698
- isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- more abundantπερισσῶςperissōs · excessivelyG4057
- towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
- youσύsu · youG4771
- whilst he rememberethἀναμιμνήσκωanamimnēskō · to remindG363
- the obedienceὑπακοήhupakoē · obedienceG5218
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- howὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
- withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
- fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
- tremblingτρόμοςtromos · tremblingG5156
- ye receivedδέχομαιdechomai · to receiveG1209
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:15
- 2 Corinthians 6:12There is no lack of love on our part, but you have withheld your love from us.
- Genesis 43:30Then Joseph hurried from the room because he was overcome with emotion for his brother. He went into his private room, where he broke down and wept.
- 1 Kings 3:26Then the woman who was the real mother of the living child, and who loved him very much, cried out, “Oh no, my lord! Give her the child—please do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “All right, he will be neither yours nor mine; divide him between us!”
- Philippians 1:8God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
- Colossians 3:12Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- 1 John 3:17If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
- 2 Corinthians 2:9I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
- Philippians 2:12Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.
- Ezra 9:4Then all who trembled at the words of the God of Israel came and sat with me because of this outrage committed by the returned exiles. And I sat there utterly appalled until the time of the evening sacrifice.
- Ezra 10:9Within three days, all the people of Judah and Benjamin had gathered in Jerusalem. This took place on December 19, and all the people were sitting in the square before the Temple of God. They were trembling both because of the seriousness of the matter and because it was raining.
- Job 21:6When I think about what I am saying, I shudder. My body trembles.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 119:120I tremble in fear of you; I stand in awe of your regulations.
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
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