2 Corinthians 7 · Verse 13

2 Corinthians 7:13

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
2 Corinthians 7:13, King James Version

2 Corinthians 7:13 in other translations

BSBOn account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
WEBTherefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
ASVTherefore we have been comforted: and in our comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit hath been refreshed by you all.
YLTbecause of this we have been comforted in your comfort, and more abundantly the more did we rejoice in the joy of Titus, that his spirit hath been refreshed from you all;
DARBYFor this reason we have been encouraged. And we the rather rejoiced in our encouragement more abundantly by reason of the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
BBESo we have been comforted: and we had the greater joy in our comfort because of the joy of Titus, for his spirit had been made glad by you all.
WebsterTherefore we were comforted in your comfort: and exceedingly the more we rejoiced for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

What does 2 Corinthians 7:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
13. The oldest manuscripts read thus, "Therefore (Greek, 'for this cause,' namely, because our aim has been attained) we have been (English Version, 'were,' is not so accurate) comforted; yea (Greek, 'but'), in OUR comfort we exceedingly the more joyed for the joy of Titus," &c. (compare 2Co 7:7).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. Therefore we were comforted in your comfort. The phrase, "your comfort," here seems to mean the happiness which they had, or might reasonably be expected to have, in obeying the directions of Paul, and in abe repentance which they had manifested. Paul had spoken of no other consolation or comfort than this; and the idea seems to be, that they were a happy people, and would be happy by obeying the commands of God. This fact gave Paul additional joy; and he could not but rejoice that they had removed the cause of the offence, and that they would not thus be exposed to the displeasure of God. Had they not repented and put away the evil, the consequences to them must have been deep distress. As it was, they would be blessed and happy.

And exceedingly the more, etc. Titus had been kindly received, and hospitably entertained, and had become much attached to them. This was to Paul an additional occasion of joy. See 2Cor 7:7.

(f) "refreshed by you all" Rom 15:32

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 For the joy of Titus - Titus, who had now met St. Paul in Macedonia, gave him the most flattering accounts of the improved state of the Corinthian Church; and indeed their kind usage of Titus was a full proof of their affection for St. Paul.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come. Here see the duties of a pastor and of his flock; the latter must lighten the troubles of the pastoral office, by respect and obedience; the former make a due return by his care of them, and cherish the flock by testimonies of satisfaction, joy, and…

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2 Corinthians 7:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

διὰdiaOn account ofG1223
τοῦτοtoutothisG3778
παρακεκλήμεθα.¶parakeklēmethawe have been comforted.G3870
ἘπὶEpiBesidesG1909
δὲdealsoG1161
τῇtēatheG3588
παρακλήσειparaklēseicomfortG3874
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
περισσοτέρωςperissoterōs[the] more abundantlyG4056
μᾶλλονmallonratherG3123
ἐχάρημενecharēmenwe have rejoicedG5463
ἐπὶepiatG1909
τῇtēatheG3588
χαρᾷcharajoyG5479
Τίτου,Titouof Titus,G5103
ὅτιhotibecauseG3754
ἀναπέπαυταιanapepautaihas been refreshedG373
τὸtotheG3588
πνεῦμαpneumaspiritG4151
αὐτοῦautouof himG846
ἀπὸapobyG575
πάντωνpantōnallG3956
ὑμῶν,humōnof you,G4771

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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 7:13

  • 2 Corinthians 7:6

    Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

  • Romans 15:32

    That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

  • 1 Peter 3:8

    Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

  • 1 Corinthians 16:13

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

  • Romans 12:15

    Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:26

    And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

  • 1 Corinthians 13:5-7

    Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:3

    And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:13

    I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

  • 2 Timothy 1:16

    The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

  • 2 Corinthians 7:15

    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.

  • Philippians 2:28

    I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

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we were.
2:3; Ro 12:15; 1Co 12:26; 13:5-7; Php 2:28; 1Pe 3:8
because.
15; Ro 15:32; 1Co 16:13; 2Ti 1:16; Phm 1:20

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 7:12

    Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:13

    Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:14

    For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

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2 Corinthians 7:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por tanto, tomamos consolación de vuestra consolación: empero mucho más nos gozamos por el gozo de Tito, que haya sido recreado su espíritu de todos vosotros.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		C’est pourquoi nous avons été consolés. Et nous nous sommes réjouis d’autant plus abondamment, dans notre consolation, de la joie de Tite, parce que son esprit a été récréé par vous tous.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Deswegen sind wir getröstet worden; vielmehr aber freuten wir uns bei unserem Troste noch überschwenglicher über die Freude des Titus, weil sein Geist durch euch alle erquickt worden ist.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		coram Deo: ideo consolati sumus. In consolatione autem nostra, abundantius magis gavisi sumus super gaudio Titi, quia refectus est spiritus ejus ab omnibus vobis: