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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian believers following Titus’s return, explaining that their obedient reception of the apostle has validated his previous reports.

The words — σπλὴγχνα (splagchna) refers to deep, visceral affection, and περισσοτέρως (perissoterōs) indicates an excess or abundance of that feeling.

The thread — The pattern of consistent obedience and reverent welcome runs through Philippians 2:12 and 2 Corinthians 2:9, while the link between internal compassion and outward love is recorded in 1 John 3:17.

Why it lands — The text requires believers to obey consistently and receive God’s messengers with reverence, as these actions directly confirm the truth of the message and strengthen apostolic confidence.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
2 Corinthians 2:9 My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
1 John 3:17 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Psalms 119:120 My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
Psalms 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
2 Thessalonians 3:14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
Ezra 9:4 Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering.