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Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
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God, the Source of Comfort
Commentators unanimously emphasize that while Paul was comforted by the arrival of Titus, he recognized God as the ultimate source of that comfort. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note that Paul consistently attributes all consolation to God, even when it is delivered through human means. This teaches believers to see God's hand at work in the people and circumstances that bring them relief and encouragement.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
God that comforteth those that are cast down. His characteristic is that He gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All …
Cormforteth (παρακαλων). See on 1:3-7 for this word.
The lowly (τους ταπεινους). See on Mt 11:29. Literall…
19th Century
Anglican
God, that comforteth those that are cast down.—The fact of his own experience seems almost to present itself to his thoug…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down , etc.] Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the a…
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There were fightings outside, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern …
13th Century
Catholic
After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …