if . App-118 . boasted = gloried. Greek. kauchaomai . See Romans 2:17 . ashamed. Greek. kataischund. See Romans 5:5 . spake. Greek. laleo. App-121 . even so, &c. = so our glorying also. boasting = glorying, as in 2 Corinthians 7:4 . before . Greek. epi. App-104 . read more
For if in anything I have gloried to him on your behalf, I was not put to shame; but as we spake all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.Before Titus had gone to Corinth to assist the Corinthians in their reception and obedience with reference to 1Corinthians, Paul had spoken glowingly to Titus, "glorying on behalf" of the Corinthians. All of the complimentary things he had said of them had turned out to be true. That Paul could have... read more
14. anything—that is, at all. I am not ashamed—"I am not put to shame," namely, by learning from Titus that you did not realize the high character I gave him of you. as . . . all things . . . in truth, even so our boasting . . . is found a truth—As our speaking in general to you was true ( :-), so our particular boasting to Titus concerning you is now, by his report, proved to be truth (compare :-). Some oldest manuscripts read expressly, "concerning you"; this in either reading is the sense. read more
2. The encouraging responses of the Corinthians so far 7:5-16Here Paul rejoiced that the Corinthians’ recent reception of Titus and their response to Paul’s previous letter evidenced a proper response to him. He said this to encourage his readers to follow through and become completely openhearted toward him. read more
C. Appeal for restoration of the Corinthians’ confidence in Paul 6:11-7:16The apostle now turned to a direct appeal for the Corinthians to reconcile with him in their hearts."The call for reconciliation with Paul, therefore, stands in parallel with the call for reconciliation with God [2 Corinthians 5:20]. While it would be too much to say that these two forms of reconciliation are equally important, for Paul they are directly linked with one another." [Note: Beverly R. Gaventa, "Apostle and... read more
II. ANSWERS TO INSINUATIONS ABOUT THE SINCERITY OF PAUL’S COMMITMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS AND TO THE MINISTRY 1:12-7:16Second Corinthians is a rather difficult book to outline because it is a very personal letter that flowed from Paul’s heart."Traditionally, Paul’s two letters to Timothy and one to Titus are called ’the Pastorals.’ But 2 Corinthians has a strong claim to be recognized as the Pastoral Epistle par excellence, because it contains not ’pure’ but ’applied’ pastoralia." [Note: Harris,... read more
Titus, who had observed the Corinthians’ repentance, had increased Paul’s joy further by reporting that to him. Paul’s words of praise for his readers before he had sent Titus to them had proved worthy in view of their response to Paul’s messenger and his message."Paul’s relief stemmed from the fact that his generous assurances to Titus about the Corinthians had not proved unfounded and therefore embarrassing (2 Corinthians 7:14). On the contrary (alla), just as his own truthfulness had been... read more
Titus’ encouragement at their response 7:13-16 read more
(e) 7:2-16. The Apostle’s Joy in the Corinthians’ repentanceSt. Paul goes on to ask them to give him their affection, and renews his assurance of purity of deed and motive. He tells them of the suspense in which he had awaited their response to his ’severe’ letter, and his joy at the return of Titus with good news. He is now glad that he vexed them by that letter—though he was inclined to regret his action for a time—because of its happy results in their attitude and conduct; and he concludes... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:2-16
Joy at the Corinthians’ repentance (7:2-16)Again Paul appeals to the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, and not to feel hesitant because of the accusations his enemies have made. Nothing in life or death can separate him from them. He assures them that he is overjoyed at the news he has just heard concerning them (2-4).Paul recalls the restlessness he felt in Macedonia as he awaited Titus’ return with news from Corinth. He recalls also the joy he experienced when Titus recounted how he... read more