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2 Corinthians 7:13
On 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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church immediately after reporting Titus’s arrival with news of their repentance. The passage occurs between his explanation of the corrective letter’s purpose and his confirmation that his earlier reports to Titus were accurate.
The words — διὰ τοῦτο (dia touto) literally means “on account of this,” anchoring the verse to the preceding report of the Corinthians’ earnestness. παρακεκλήμεθα (parakeklēmetha) translates “we have been comforted,” describing the direct result of that reported change.
The thread — The text’s emphasis on shared encouragement runs through 2 Corinthians 7:6, where God comforts Paul through Titus’s arrival, and Romans 12:15, which instructs believers to rejoice with those who rejoice. The concept of refreshed spirits also appears in Romans 15:32, where Paul hopes to visit believers together with joy and mutual refreshment.
Why it lands — The verse states that pastoral correction yields tangible comfort for the messenger and joy for the community through Titus. It requires readers to measure spiritual progress by observable refreshment and shared encouragement rather than private sentiment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
- Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
- Romans 15:32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
- 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- 1 Corinthians 13:5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs.
- 2 Corinthians 2:3 I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
- 2 Corinthians 2:13 I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15 And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.