and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Wherewith (η). Either locative case with preceding εν or instrumental of the relative with παρεκληθη (first aorist passive indicat…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And not by his coming only. Not merely by the fact that he was restored to me, and that my anxieties concerning him were now dispelled. It…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And not by his coming only.—There was joy, doubtless, in seeing his true son in the faith (Titus 1:1) once again, but …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And not by his coming only. So that the Corinthians would not object with words like these — "What is it to us if Titus has cheered you by…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And not by his coming only
It was not barely by his coming, that he and his fellow ministers were so much comforted:…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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

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