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Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
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The Ripple Effect of Repentance
Commentators explain that the Corinthians' repentance created a chain reaction of positive emotions. Their obedience brought them comfort, which in turn comforted Paul. Their warm reception of Titus then 'refreshed his spirit,' bringing him joy, which amplified Paul's own joy. This shows how a church's spiritual health blesses not only its members but also its leaders.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort. The phrase, "your comfort," here seems to mean the happiness they had, or might reasonably be…
We joyed the more exceedingly (περισσοτερως μαλλον εχαρημεν). Double comparative (pleonastic use of μαλλον, more, with περισσοτερω…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore we were comforted.—The tense of the Greek verb implies a different structure of the sentence: Therefore we have been…
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(12-13a) Paul’s principal aim in writing the “severe letter” was for the Corinthians to recognize “before God” how devoted to their spiritual fathe…
16th Century
Protestant
We received consolation. Paul was wholly intent on persuading the Corinthians that nothing was more eagerly desired by him than their adva…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort In the comfortable situation the church was in; not in their grief and s…
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The apostle was not disappointed regarding them, as he indicated to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the futu…
13th Century
Catholic
Here the Apostle gives the reason why he rejoices over them; then he draws his conclusion, in which he does two things. First, he reveals the inten…
