2 Corinthians 7 · Verse 15

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.
2 Corinthians 7:15, King James Version

2 Corinthians 7:15 in other translations

BSBAnd his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
WEBHis affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him.
ASVAnd his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
YLTand his tender affection is more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye did receive him;
DARBYand his affections are more abundantly towards you, calling to mind the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
BBEAnd his love to you is the more increased by his memory of you all, how you gave way to his authority, and how you took him to your hearts with fear and honour.
WebsterAnd his tender affection is more abundant towards you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

What does 2 Corinthians 7:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
15. his inward affection--literally, "bowels" (compare 2Co 6:12; Php 1:8; 2:1; Col 3:12). obedience--(2Co 2:9). fear and trembling--with trembling anxiety to obey my wishes, and fearful lest there should be aught in yourselves to offend him and me (2Co 7:11; compare 1Co 2:3).

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

Barnes' Notes
Verse 15. And his inward affection, etc. 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," (σπλαγχνα, Marg., bowels,) 2Cor 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. He saw what a fear there was of doing wrong, and what evidence there was, therefore, that you were solicitous to do right.

(1) "inward affections" "bowels" (g) "fear" Php 2:12

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 And his inward affection - Τα σπλαγχνα αυτου· Those bowels of his - his most tender affection. For the meaning of this word see the note on Mat 9:36. Whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all - This is a very natural picture; he represents Titus as overjoyed even while he is delivering his account of the Corinthian Church. He expatiated on it with extreme delight, and thereby showed at once both his love for St. Paul and his love for them. He loved them because they so loved the apostle; and he loved them because they had shown such kindness to himself; and he loved them because he found so many excellent and rare gifts, joined to so much humility, producing such an exemplary and holy life. With fear and trembling ye received him - Ye reverenced his authority; ye were obedient to his directions; and ye dreaded lest any thing should be undone or ill done which he had delivered to you in the name of God.

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 7:15 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.

καὶkaiAndG2532
τὰtatheG3588
σπλάγχναsplagchnaaffectionsG4698
αὐτοῦautouof himG846
περισσοτέρωςperissoterōsmore abundantlyG4056
εἰςeistowardG1519
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771
ἐστινestinareG1510
ἀναμιμνῃσκομένουanamimnēskomenourememberingG363
τὴνtēntheG3588
πάντωνpantōnof allG3956
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771
ὑπακοήν,hupakoēnobedience,G5218
ὡςhōshowG5613
μετὰmetawithG3326
φόβουphoboufearG5401
καὶkaiandG2532
τρόμουtromoutremblingG5156
ἐδέξασθεedexastheyou receivedG1209
αὐτόν.autonhim.G846

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 7:15

  • Philippians 2:12

    Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:9

    For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

  • 1 John 3:17

    But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

  • Psalms 119:120

    My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

  • Isaiah 66:2

    For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:5-6

    Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14

    And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

  • Colossians 3:12

    Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

  • Psalms 2:11

    Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

  • Acts 16:29

    Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

  • 2 Corinthians 6:12

    Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels.

  • Song of Solomon 5:4

    My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
inward affection is. Gr. bowels are.
6:12; Ge 43:30; 1Ki 3:26; So 5:4; Php 1:8; Col 3:12; 1Jo 3:17
the obedience.
2:9; 10:5,6; Php 2:12; 2Th 3:14
with.
10,11; Ezr 9:4; 10:9; Job 21:6; Ps 2:11; 119:120; Isa 66:2; Ho 13:1
Ac 16:29; Eph 6:5; Php 2:12

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Context

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:16

    I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

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2 Corinthians 7:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y sus entrañas son más abundantes para con vosotros, cuando se acuerda de la obediencia de todos vosotros, de cómo lo recibisteis con temor y temblor.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		et son affection se porte plus abondamment sur vous, quand il se souvient de l’obéissance de vous tous, comment vous l’avez reçu avec crainte et tremblement.
German
Elberfelder 1871		und seine innerlichen Gefühle sind überströmender gegen euch, indem er an euer aller Gehorsam gedenkt, wie ihr ihn mit Furcht und Zittern empfangen habt.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		et viscera ejus abundantius in vobis sunt, reminiscentis omnium vestrum obedientiam: quomodo cum timore et tremore excepistis illum.