2 Corinthians 7:15 BSB

2 Corinthians 7:15

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

BSB

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ASV

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

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.

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Commentary

3 voices

Thomas Aquinas

Commentary on 2 Corinthians (1274)

The other reason is on the part of the Corinthians. For friends desire that those whom they love be loved by everyone. Therefore, because Titus loved the Corinthians for their devotion, the Apostle rejoices over this and says, and his heart goes out all the …

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The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Note, Great comfort and joy follow upon godly sorrow. As sin occasions general grief, so repentance and reformation occasion general joy. Paul was glad, and Titus was glad, and the Corinthians were comforted, and the penitent ought to be comforted; and well may all this joy be on earth, when there is joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Albert Barnes

1798–1870

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)

And his inward affection ... - He has become deeply and tenderly attached to you. His affectionate regard for you has been greatly increased by his visit. On the meaning of the word here rendered “inward affection” (σπλάγχια splangchia, Margin, bowels) see the note on 2Co 6:12. It denotes here: deep, tender attachment, or love. How with fear and trembling ye received him - With fear of offending, and with deep apprehension of the consequences of remaining in sin.

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Original language & word study

20 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
καὶ	kai	And	G2532 →
τὰ	ta	the	G3588 →
σπλάγχνα	splagchna	affections	G4698 →
αὐτοῦ	autou	of him	G846 →
περισσοτέρως	perissoterōs	more abundantly	G4056 →
εἰς	eis	toward	G1519 →
ὑμᾶς	humas	you	G4771 →
ἐστιν	estin	are	G1510 →
ἀναμιμνῃσκομένου	anamimnēskomenou	remembering	G363 →
τὴν	tēn	the	G3588 →
πάντων	pantōn	of all	G3956 →
ὑμῶν	humōn	of you	G4771 →
ὑπακοήν,	hupakoēn	obedience,	G5218 →
ὡς	hōs	how	G5613 →
μετὰ	meta	with	G3326 →
φόβου	phobou	fear	G5401 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
τρόμου	tromou	trembling	G5156 →
ἐδέξασθε	edexasthe	you received	G1209 →
αὐτόν.	auton	him.	G846 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
leads to
- 2 Peter 1:5–10
  For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- Luke 13:23–24
  “Lord,” someone asked Him, “will only a few people be saved?” Jesus answered,
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
  Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- Hebrews 4:11
  Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
- 1 Peter 2:11
  Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.
Through
1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
leads to
- Hebrews 13:16
  And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Through
Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles…
leads to
- Isaiah 57:15
  For 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,…
- Psalms 34:18
  The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

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Where the connections lead

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About 2 Corinthians