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2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church immediately after describing his severe distress and lack of rest in Macedonia. He shifts the narrative from his own trials to the specific comfort he received.
The words — παρακαλῶν (parakalōn) translates literally as "comforting," and ταπεινοὺς (tapeinous) means "downcast." The Greek structure presents God as the active subject who delivers consolation to those in low spirits.
The thread — This divine role is established in 2 Corinthians 1:3, which names God "the God of all comfort," and reiterated in 2 Thessalonians 2:16, which credits Him with granting "eternal comfort." The mechanism of human mediation appears in 2 Corinthians 7:7, where Titus becomes the instrument of that comfort.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to identify God as the primary source of consolation and to acknowledge that He routinely uses other people to deliver it. It directs attention away from human circumstances and toward the character of God who intervenes.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
- 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
- 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
- 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.
- Jeremiah 31:13 Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
- Isaiah 12:1 In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.
- Isaiah 57:18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
- Isaiah 51:12 “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
- Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17 I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.