2 Corinthians 7 · Verse 6

2 Corinthians 7:6

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:6, King James Version

2 Corinthians 7:6 in other translations

BSBBut God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
WEBNevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
ASVNevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
YLTbut He who is comforting the cast-down--God--He did comfort us in the presence of Titus;
DARBYBut he who encourages those that are brought low, evenGod, encouraged us by the coming of Titus;
BBEBut God who gives comfort to the poor in spirit gave us comfort by the coming of Titus;
WebsterNevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

What does 2 Corinthians 7:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
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.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 6. God that comforteth those that are cast down. Whose characteristic is, that he 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. 2Cor 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 the church at Corinth.

(a) "Titus" 2Cor 2:13

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

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

There were fightings without, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern for such as had embraced the Christian faith. But God comforts those who are cast down. We should look above and beyond all means and instruments, to God, as the author of all the consolation and good we enjoy. Sorrow according to the will of God, tending to the glory of…

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2 Corinthians 7:6 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.

ἀλλ᾽all᾽ButG235
ὁhothe [One]G3588
παρακαλῶνparakalōncomfortingG3870
τοὺςtoustheG3588
ταπεινοὺςtapeinousdowncastG5011
παρεκάλεσενparekalesencomfortedG3870
ἡμᾶςhēmasusG3165
ὁho<the>G3588
θεὸςtheosGodG2316
ἐνenbyG1722
τῇtēatheG3588
παρουσίᾳparousiacomingG3952
Τίτου·Titouof Titus;G5103

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

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 7:6

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

    Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

    Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

  • 3 John 1:2-4

    Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

  • 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.

  • Jeremiah 31:13

    Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

  • Isaiah 57:18

    I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

  • Isaiah 12:1

    And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:17-18

    I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

  • Matthew 5:4

    Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7

    But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

  • Philippians 2:1

    If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

  • Isaiah 51:12

    I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
that comforteth.
1:3,4; 2:14; Isa 12:1; 51:12; 57:15,18; 61:1,2; Jer 31:13; Mt 5:4
Joh 14:16; Ro 15:5; Php 2:1; 2Th 2:16,17
comforted.
2:13; 1Co 16:17,18; 1Th 3:2,6,7; 3Jo 1:2-4

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 7:5

    For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

  • 2 Corinthians 7:6

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

  • 2 Corinthians 7:7

    And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

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2 Corinthians 7:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Mas Dios, que consuela á los humildes, nos consoló con la venida de Tito:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Mais celui qui console ceux qui sont abaissés, Dieu, nous a consolés par la venue de Tite,
German
Elberfelder 1871
Der aber die Niedrigen tröstet, Gott, tröstete uns durch die Ankunft des Titus.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Sed qui consolatur humiles, consolatus est nos Deus in adventu Titi.