Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:7
7. when he told us—Greek, "telling us." We shared in the comfort which Titus felt in recording your desire (2 Corinthians 7:13). He rejoiced in telling the news; we in hearing them [ALFORD]. earnest desire—Greek, "longing desire," namely, to see me [GROTIUS]; or, in general, towards me, to please me. mourning—over your own remissness in not having immediately punished the sin (2 Corinthians 7:13- :, c.) which called forth my rebuke. fervent mind—Greek, "zeal" (compare 2 Corinthians 7:11 John... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:6
6. Translate in the order required by the Greek, "But he that comforteth those that are cast down, even God." Those that are of an high spirit are not susceptible of such comfort. read more