2 Corinthians 7:15

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And his affection for you is all the greater as he remembers how ready you were to obey and how you received him with reverence and respect.

Berean Standard Bible:

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

American Standard Version:

And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} his{G846} inward affection{G4698} is{G2076} more abundant{G4056} toward{G1519} you{G5209}, whilst he remembereth{G363} the obedience{G5218} of you{G5216} all{G3956}, how{G5613} with{G3326} fear{G5401} and{G2532} trembling{G5156} ye received{G1209} him{G846}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Philippians 2:12

  • ¶ Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 2:9

  • For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

1 John 3:17

  • But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Colossians 3:12

  • ¶ Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

Psalms 119:120

  • My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Isaiah 66:2

  • For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Hosea 13:1

  • ¶ When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 7:15

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  3. Strong's Number: G4698
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπλάγχνον
    Transliteration: splánchnon
    Pronunciation: splangkh'-non
    Description: probably strengthened from (the "spleen"); an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy:--bowels, inward affection, + tender mercy.
  4. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  5. Strong's Number: G4056
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: περισσοτέρως
    Transliteration: perissotérōs
    Pronunciation: per-is-sot-er'-oce
    Description: adverb from περισσότερος; more superabundantly:--more abundant(-ly), X the more earnest, (more) exceedingly, more frequent, much more, the rather.
  6. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  7. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
  8. Strong's Number: G363
    There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναμιμνήσκω
    Transliteration: anamimnḗskō
    Pronunciation: an-am-im-nace'-ko
    Description: from ἀνά and μιμνήσκω; to remind; (reflexively) to recollect:--call to mind, (bring to , call to, put in), remember(-brance).
  9. Strong's Number: G5218
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπακοή
    Transliteration: hypakoḗ
    Pronunciation: hoop-ak-o-ay'
    Description: from ὑπακούω; attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or submission:--obedience, (make) obedient, obey(-ing).
  10. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  11. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  12. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
  13. Strong's Number: G3326
    There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μετά
    Transliteration: metá
    Pronunciation: met-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
  14. Strong's Number: G5401
    There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φόβος
    Transliteration: phóbos
    Pronunciation: fob'-os
    Description: from a primary (to be put in fear); alarm or fright:--be afraid, + exceedingly, fear, terror.
  15. Strong's Number: G5156
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τρόμος
    Transliteration: trómos
    Pronunciation: trom'-os
    Description: from τρέμω; a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear:--+ tremble(-ing).
  16. Strong's Number: G1209
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέχομαι
    Transliteration: déchomai
    Pronunciation: dekh'-om-ahee
    Description: middle voice of a primary verb; to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--accept, receive, take. Compare λαμβάνω.