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2 Corinthians 7:6

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down,.... Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the afflicting hand of God, and have low and mean apprehensions of themselves; these God…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

God that comforteth those that are cast down - Whose characteristic is, that be gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All his consolation was in God; and by whatever…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 7:5-11

There seems to be a connection between Co2 2:13 (where the apostle said he had no rest in his spirit when he found not Titus at Troas) and the fifth verse of this chapter: and so great was his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

those that are cast down The word ταπεινὸς, says Dean Stanley, never (except in metaphors in the N.T.) has the meaning of -humble," but only acquired such a meaning in later times to express the…