2 Corinthians 7:6,2 Corinthians 7:7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:5-11

There seems to be a connection between 2 Cor. 2:13; 7:5 (where the apostle said he had no rest in his spirit when he found not Titus at Troas) and the 2 Cor. 2:13; 7:5: and so great was his affection to the Corinthians, and his concern about their behaviour in relation to the incestuous person, that, in his further travels, he still had no rest till he heard from them. And now he tells them, I. How he was distressed, 2 Cor. 7:5. He was troubled when he did not meet with Titus at Troas, and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

7:5-16 For when we arrived in Macedonia we could find no rest for our body, but we were sore pressed on every side. There were wars without and fears within. But he who comforts the lowly comforted us--I mean God--by the arrival of Titus. We found this comfort not only in his arrival, but in the comfort which he found amongst you, for he brought news of your longing to see me, of your grief for the past situation, of your zeal to show your loyalty to me. The consequence was that my gladness... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:6

Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down ,.... Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the afflicting hand of God, and have low and mean apprehensions of themselves; these God looks unto, dwells with, revives their hearts, cheers their drooping spirits, and fills them with comforts; he has been used to do so with such persons; he has raised comfort to them; they may expect it, and the apostle experienced it; and which he refers to God as the author of it, as he had done... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:6

Comforted us by the coming of Titus - Who brought him a most satisfactory account of the success of his epistle, and the good state of the Corinthian Church. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:6

Verse 6 6.Who comforteth the lowly. This is mentioned as a reason; for he means that consolation had been offered to him, because he was borne down with evils, and almost overwhelmed, inasmuch as God is wont to comfort the lowly, that is, those that are cast down. Hence a most profitable doctrine may be inferred — that the more we have been afflicted, so much the greater consolation has been prepared for us by God. Hence, in the epithet here applied to God, there is a choice promise contained,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:6

Who comforteth those that are cast down. "The Comforter of the humble comforted us, even God." The word "humble" has in classical Greek the sense of "mean," "abject." Pride, not humility, was the virtue even of Stoic morality. Christ was the first to reveal the beatitude of lowliness ( Matthew 11:29 ; Luke 1:52 ). Doubtless the word still retained some of its old associations, and had been used of St. Paul in a disparaging sense ( 2 Corinthians 10:1 ). But he whom his opponents accused... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:6

God that comforteth those that are cast down - Whose characteristic is, that be gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All his consolation was in God; and by whatever instrumentality comfort was administered, he regarded and acknowledged God as the author; see the note, 2 Corinthians 1:4.By the coming of Titus - To Macedonia. He rejoiced not only in again seeing him, but especially in the intelligence which he brought respecting the success of his Epistle, and the conduct of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 7:5-7

2 Corinthians 7:5-7. For when we were come into Macedonia From Ephesus, not finding Titus; our flesh That is, we ourselves; had no rest Fearing he had not been well received by you; but we were troubled on every side Εν παντι , in every place, or thing; without From the unbelieving Jews and Gentiles; were fightings Furious and cruel oppositions; within From our brethren; were fears Lest they should be seduced: or, he means, that in his own mind there were fears and anxieties... read more

Donald C. Fleming

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

2 Corinthians 7:6,2 Corinthians 7:7

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