Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Corinthians 7:15

"And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him." — 2 Corinthians 7:15 (ASV)

And his inward affection, etc. 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" (the Greek splagchna; in the margin, bowels), see the commentary on 2 Corinthians 6:12.

It denotes here deep, tender attachment, or love.

How with fear and trembling you received him. With fear of offending, and with deep apprehension of the consequences of remaining in sin. He saw what a fear there was of doing wrong, and what evidence there was, therefore, that you were solicitous to do right.