2 Corinthians 7:15

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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.

Literal

And his affections are more abundantly for you, remembering the obedience of all of you, how you received him with fear and trembling.

Latin

…et viscera ejus abundantius in vobis sunt, reminiscentis omnium vestrum obedientiam: quomodo cum timore et tremore excepistis illum.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 7:13–16

The Corinthians welcomed and obeyed Titus, who was Paul's representative. This made Titus fond of them and pleased Paul. The crisis in Corinth ended, and Paul felt confident everything was fine.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Titus

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Paul the Apostle Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to

Topics

Affections: should be Set Upon the People of God Christian Minister: Duties of The Affections: should be Set: Upon the People of God Titus: Affection of, for the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 7:15

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