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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 7:13
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort. The phrase, "your comfort," here seems to mean the happiness they had, or might reasonably be…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 7:13
We joyed the more exceedingly (περισσοτερως μαλλον εχαρημεν). Double comparative (pleonastic use of μαλλον, more, with περισσοτερω…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 7:13
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 7:12–14
(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…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 7:13
16th Century
Theologian
We received consolation. Paul was wholly intent on persuading the Corinthians that nothing was more eagerly desired by him than their adva…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 7:13
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort
In the comfortable situation the church was in; not in their grief and s…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 7:12–16
17th Century
Minister
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…