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2 Corinthians 7:6

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:6 · King James Version
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  • WEB Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
  • BSB But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival 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 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 Cor 1:3–4Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;
  • 3 Jn 1:2–4Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
  • 2 Cor 7:13Therefore 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.
  • Jer 31:13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
  • Isa 57:18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
  • Isa 12:1And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.
  • Matt 5:4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
  • 1 Th 3:6–7But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
  • 1 Cor 16:17–18I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
  • 1 Th 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
  • Phil 2:1If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
  • Isa 51:12I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;
  • Rom 15:5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
  • Isa 61:1–2The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
  • 2 Cor 2:13–14I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.
  • John 14:16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
  • Isa 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

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