Cormforteth (παρακαλων). See on 1:3-7 for this word.

The lowly (τους ταπεινους). See on Mt 11:29. Literall…

God that comforteth those that are cast down. His characteristic is that He gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All …

God, that comforteth those that are cast down.—The fact of his own experience seems almost to present itself to his thoug…

It probably seemed to Paul that from the human point of view his whole future as apostle to the Gentiles was related to the Corinthians’ reaction t…

Who comforteth the lowly. This is mentioned as a reason; for he means that consolation had been offered to him because he was weighed down…

Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down ,
etc.] Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the a…

There were fightings outside, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern …

After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …