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Text -- 2 Corinthians 7:15 (NET)

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7:15 And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
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Robertson: 2Co 7:15 - -- Whilst he remembereth ( anamimnēskomenou ). Present middle participle of anamimnēskō , to remind, in the genitive case agreeing with autou (h...

Whilst he remembereth ( anamimnēskomenou ).

Present middle participle of anamimnēskō , to remind, in the genitive case agreeing with autou (his, of him).

Robertson: 2Co 7:15 - -- The obedience of you all ( tēn pantōn humōn hupakouēn ). A remarkable statement of the complete victory of Titus in spite of a stubborn minor...

The obedience of you all ( tēn pantōn humōn hupakouēn ).

A remarkable statement of the complete victory of Titus in spite of a stubborn minority still opposing Paul.

Robertson: 2Co 7:15 - -- With fear and trembling ( meta phobou kai tromou ). He had brought a stern message (1Co 5:5) and they had trembled at the words of Titus (cf. Eph 6:5...

With fear and trembling ( meta phobou kai tromou ).

He had brought a stern message (1Co 5:5) and they had trembled at the words of Titus (cf. Eph 6:5; Phi 2:12). Paul had himself come to the Corinthians at first with a nervous dread (1Co 2:3).

JFB: 2Co 7:15 - -- Literally, "bowels" (compare 2Co 6:12; Phi 1:8; Phi 2:1; Col 3:12).

Literally, "bowels" (compare 2Co 6:12; Phi 1:8; Phi 2:1; Col 3:12).

JFB: 2Co 7:15 - -- (2Co 2:9).

(2Co 2:9).

JFB: 2Co 7:15 - -- 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).

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).

Clarke: 2Co 7:15 - -- And his inward affection - Τα σπλαγχνα αυτου· Those bowels of his - his most tender affection. For the meaning of this word see th...

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

Clarke: 2Co 7:15 - -- 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 ac...

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

Clarke: 2Co 7:15 - -- 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 u...

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.

Calvin: 2Co 7:15 - -- 15.His bowels more abundantly As the bowels are the seat of the affections, the term is on that account employed to denote compassion, love, and ev...

15.His bowels more abundantly As the bowels are the seat of the affections, the term is on that account employed to denote compassion, love, and every pious affection. 657 He wished, however, to express emphatically the idea, that while Titus had loved the Corinthians previously, he had been, at that time, more vehemently stirred up to love them; and that, from the innermost affections of his heart. Now, by these words he insinuates Titus into the affections of the Corinthians, as it is of advantage that the servants of Christ should be loved, that they may have it in their power to do the more good. He at the same time encourages them to go on well, that they may render themselves beloved by all the good.

With fear and trembling By these two words he sometimes expresses simply respect, (Eph 6:5,) and this perhaps would not suit ill with this passage, though I should have no objection to view the trembling as mentioned particularly to mean, that, being conscious of having acted amiss, they were afraid to face him. It is true that even those, that are resolute in their iniquities, tremble at the sight of the judge, but voluntary trembling, that proceeds from ingenuous shame, is a sign of repentance. Whichever exposition you may choose, this passage teaches, what is a right reception for the ministers of Christ. Assuredly, it is not sumptuous banquets, it is not splendid apparel, it is not courteous and honorable salutations, it is not the plaudits of the multitude, that gratify the upright and faithful pastor. He experiences, on the other hand, an overflowing of delight, when the doctrine of salvation is received with reverence from his mouth, when he retains the authority that belongs to him for the edification of the Church, when the people give themselves up to his direction, to be regulated by his ministry under Christ’s banners. An example of this we see here in Titus. He at length, in the close, confirms again, what he had previously stated — that he had never been offended to such a degree, as altogether to distrust the Corinthians.

TSK: 2Co 7:15 - -- inward affection is : Gr. bowels are, 2Co 6:12; Gen 43:30; 1Ki 3:26; Son 5:4; Phi 1:8; Col 3:12; 1Jo 3:17 the obedience : 2Co 2:9, 2Co 10:5, 2Co 10:6;...

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Barnes: 2Co 7:15 - -- And his inward affection ... - He has become deeply and tenderly attached to you. His affectionate regard for you has been greatly increased by...

And his inward affection ... - 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"( σπλάγχια splangchia , Margin, bowels) see the note on 2Co 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.

Poole: 2Co 7:15 - -- By your obedience to my admonitions and exhortations, you have not only obliged me in a debt of love to you, but Titus also; who joyfully remembers,...

By your obedience to my admonitions and exhortations, you have not only obliged me in a debt of love to you, but Titus also; who joyfully remembers, with what

fear and trembling you received him lest he should find any thing amongst you that should grieve and offend him.

Gill: 2Co 7:15 - -- And his inward affection is more abundant toward you,.... Or "his bowels"; denoting the tenderness of his heart, the strength of his affections, which...

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you,.... Or "his bowels"; denoting the tenderness of his heart, the strength of his affections, which inwardly and to a very great degree moved towards them; especially

whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all; to him, and to me by him; to the advice and orders given, which were so readily, cheerfully, and universally complied with; and

how with fear and trembling you received him; that is, with great humility and respect, with much deference to him: considering his character as a minister of the Gospel, and as one sent by the apostle to them, they embraced him with great marks of honour and esteem; for this is not to be understood of any inward slavish fear or dread of mind, or trembling of body at the sight of him, and because he came to know their estate, and with reproofs from the apostle to them.

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NET Notes: 2Co 7:15 Or “is all the more.”

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TSK Synopsis: 2Co 7:1-16 - --1 He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;2 and to bear him like affection as he does to them.3 Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declar...

MHCC: 2Co 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 tim...

Matthew Henry: 2Co 7:12-16 - -- In these verses the apostle endeavours to comfort the Corinthians, upon whom his admonitions had had such good effect. And in order thereto, 1. He t...

Barclay: 2Co 7:5-16 - --The connection of this section really goes as far back as 2Co 2:12-13, for it is there that Paul tells how in Troas he had no rest because he did not...

Constable: 2Co 1:12--8:1 - --II. ANSWERS TO INSINUATIONS ABOUT THE SINCERITY OF PAUL'S COMMITMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS AND TO THE MINISTRY 1:12--7:16 ...

Constable: 2Co 7:5-16 - --2. The encouraging responses of the Corinthians so far 7:5-16 Here Paul rejoiced that the Corint...

Constable: 2Co 7:13-16 - --Titus' encouragement at their response 7:13b-16 7:13b-14 Titus, who had observed the Corinthians' repentance, had increased Paul's joy further by repo...

College: 2Co 7:1-16 - --2 CORINTHIANS 7 2. Holiness Demanded (6:14-7:1) (continued) 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, Despite the fact that serious warnings...

McGarvey: 2Co 7:15 - --And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him .

Lapide: 2Co 7:1-16 - --  CHAPTER 7 SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER i. He declares his love, sincerity, and his confidence in the Corinthians. ii. He declares (ver. 6) his jo...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Second Corinthians From Macedonia a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction The Pauline authorship is admitted by all real scholars, though there is ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE following reasons seem to have induced Paul to write this Second Epistle to the Corinthians: (1) That he might explain the reasons for his having ...

JFB: 2 Corinthians (Outline) THE HEADING; PAUL'S CONSOLATIONS IN RECENT TRIALS IN ASIA; HIS SINCERITY TOWARDS THE CORINTHIANS; EXPLANATION OF HIS NOT HAVING VISITED THEM AS HE HA...

TSK: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The most remarkable circumstance in this Epistle, observes Mr. Scott, is the confidence of the Apostle in the goodness of his cause, and in the power ...

TSK: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Co 7:1, He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life; 2Co 7:2, and to bear him like affection as he does to them; 2Co 7:3, Whereof le...

Poole: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 7

MHCC: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The second epistle to the Corinthians probably was written about a year after the first. Its contents are closely connected with those of the former e...

MHCC: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) (2Co 7:1-4) An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (2Co 7:5-11) He rejoiced in their sorrowing ...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians In his former epistle the apostle had signified his i...

Matthew Henry: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel (2Co 7:1-4). Then the apostle retur...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS TO THE CORINTHIANS The Greatness Of Corinth A glance at the map will show that Corinth was made for greatness. The south...

Barclay: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) Get You Out (2Co_6:14-18; 2Co_7:1) The Accent Of Love (2Co_6:11-13; 2Co_7:2-4) Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy (2Co_7:5-16)

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background First Corinthians did not dispel the problems in th...

Constable: 2 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-11 A. Salutation 1:1-2 B. Thanksgiving for c...

Constable: 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. Reprint ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Book Hou...

Haydock: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE SECOND EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. The subject and design of this second Epistle to the Corinthian...

Gill: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS This epistle, according to the subscription at the end of it, was written from Philippi of Macedonia; and though the ...

Gill: 2 Corinthians 7 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7 This chapter begins with an inference deduced, from what is said in the latter part of the foregoing chapter, engag...

College: 2 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION Studying 2 Corinthians plunges the modern reader back to the real, tumultuous world of early Christianity. The simple ideals of sharing ...

College: 2 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. OPENING - 1:1-2 II. THANKSGIVING - 1:3-11 A. GOD COMFORTS - 1:3-7 B. GOD DELIVERS - 1:8-11 III. DEFENSE OF INTEGRITY - 1:12...

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