But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
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- WEB Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
- KJV Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
- NKJV Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
- NASB But God, who comforts the discouraged, comforted us by the arrival of Titus;
- NLT But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
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God, who comforts the downcast, encouraged Paul through the arrival of Titus. God meets His servants in their distress, often through fellow believers.
Overview
Paul describes God as the one 'who comforts the lowly,' echoing his earlier praise of the God of all comfort (1:3-4). That comfort came concretely through the coming of Titus with good news. God's care is often mediated through the encouragement of other Christians.
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Cross-references · 18
- 2 Th 2:16–17Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
- 2 Cor 1:3–4Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
- 3 Jn 1:2–4Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
- 2 Cor 7:13On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
- Jer 31:13Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
- Isa 57:18I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
- Isa 12:1In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.
- Matt 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- 1 Th 3:6–7But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
- 1 Cor 16:17–18I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- 1 Th 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
- Phil 2:1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
- Isa 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
- Rom 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
- Isa 61:1–2The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
- 2 Cor 2:13–14I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
- John 14:16And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—
- Isa 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
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