


2 Corinthians 7:6
Bible Versions
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us with the arrival of Titus!
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
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2 Corinthians 1:3
¶ Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; -
2 Corinthians 1:4
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. -
2 Thessalonians 2:16
¶ Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given [us] everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, -
2 Thessalonians 2:17
Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. -
2 Corinthians 7:13
Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. -
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. -
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
2 Corinthians 7:6 presents a powerful testament to God's compassionate nature and His use of human instruments to bring divine comfort. Following a period of intense anxiety and distress, the Apostle Paul finds profound relief through the arrival of his trusted co-worker, Titus.
Context
This verse arrives at a crucial juncture in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians. Paul had been deeply troubled and anxious, particularly concerning the Corinthian church's reaction to a previous, stern letter he had sent (often called the "severe letter"). He was apprehensive about their repentance and their relationship with him, to the point where he found no rest in his spirit in Troas while waiting for Titus to bring news. Paul's journey to Macedonia was marked by external conflicts and internal fears (2 Corinthians 7:5). The arrival of Titus, therefore, was not merely the coming of a friend, but the tangible manifestation of God's answer to Paul's fervent prayers and deep emotional need.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Greek word translated "comforteth" (and "comforted") is parakaleō (παρακαλέω). This rich term means "to call alongside," "to encourage," "to exhort," or "to console." It's the same root that gives us Paraclete, a title for the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. This implies more than just a fleeting sense of ease; it suggests a profound strengthening and encouragement given by God. The phrase "cast down" comes from tapeinous (ταπεινούς), meaning humble, lowly, or abased, indicating a state of emotional or spiritual depression.
Practical Application
This verse offers timeless encouragement for believers today: