His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him.
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His affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembers all of your obedience, how with fear and trembling you received him.
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And now is his inwarde affection more aboundant towarde you when he remembreth the obedience of every one of you: how with feare and trymblynge ye receaved hym.
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And his inwarde affection is more aboundant toward you, when he remembreth the obedience of you all, and howe with feare and trembling ye receiued him.
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Passages linked to 2 Corinthians 7:15 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Philippians 2:12 So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
- 1 John 3:17 But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?
- Psalms 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments.
- Isaiah 66:2 For my hand has made all these things, and so all these things came to be,” says Yahweh: “but I will look to this man, even to he who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word.
- Psalms 2:11 Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5-6 throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being in readiness to avenge all disobedience when your obedience is made full.
- Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14 If any man doesn’t obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.
- Ezra 9:4 Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel were assembled to me, because of their trespass of the captivity; and I sat confounded until the evening offering.
- Ezra 10:9 Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together to Jerusalem within the three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people sat in the wide place in front of God’s house, trembling because of this matter, and because of the great rain.
- Job 21:6 When I remember, I am troubled. Horror takes hold of my flesh.
- Song of Solomon 5:4 My beloved thrust his hand in through the latch opening. My heart pounded for him.
- Hosea 13:1 When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, but when he became guilty in Baal, he died.
- Acts 16:29 He called for lights, sprang in, fell down trembling before Paul and Silas,
- 2 Corinthians 6:12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. For behold, this same thing, that you were grieved in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what defense, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and vengeance! In everything you demonstrated yourselves to be pure in the matter.
- Philippians 1:8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.
- Genesis 43:30 Joseph hurried, for his heart yearned over his brother; and he sought a place to weep. He entered into his room, and wept there.
- 1 Kings 3:26 Then the woman whose the living child was spoke to the king, for her heart yearned over her son, and she said, “Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and in no way kill him!” But the other said, “He shall be neither mine nor yours. Divide him.”
- Ephesians 6:5 Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ,
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John Calvin 1540 · Public Domain 15. His bowels more abundantly. As the bowels are…
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. 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, (Ephesians 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.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward…
15 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.
Ver. 15. Whiles he remembereth] Deep affections make deep impressions.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain By your obedience to my admonitions and exhortations, you…
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.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And his inward affection is more abundant toward you,....…
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
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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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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 15. And his inward affection] τα σπλαγαγχνα αυτου.…
Verse 15. And his inward affection] τα σπλαγαγχνα αυτου. Those bowels of his-his most tender affection. For the meaning of this word See Clarke on Mt 9:36.
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.
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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.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain And his inward affection ... - He has become…
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.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain his inward affection--literally, "bowels" (compare Co2 6:12; Phi 1:8;…
his inward affection--literally, "bowels" (compare Co2 6:12; Phi 1:8; Phi 2:1; Col 3:12).
obedience-- (Co2 2:9).
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fear and trembling--with trembling anxiety to obey my wishes, and fearful lest there should be aught in yourselves to offend him and me (Co2 7:11; compare Co1 2:3).
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 15. his inward affection] Bowels, margin. See note on…
15. his inward affection] Bowels, margin. See note on ch. 2Co_6:12. The translation here is Tyndale’s.
more abundant] Literally, more exceeding. See note on 2Co_7:4.
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the obedience of you all] Cf. ch. 2Co_2:9, and 2Co_10:6.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (15) His inward affection.—The margin gives the literal meaning…
(15) His inward affection.—The margin gives the literal meaning of the Greek, which is used here with the same meaning as in 2Co_6:12. Perhaps “heart,” or “feelings,” would be the best English equivalent. The recollection of what had passed at Corinth had bound him by ties of closest sympathy with the disciples there.
With fear and trembling.—The combination is a favourite one with St. Paul. (Comp. 1Co_2:3; Eph_6:5; Php_2:12.) What it means is that Titus had been received, not, as he feared, with petulant resistance, but with respectful reverence, not without an element of fear.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain His inward affection. The same word which is so…
His inward affection. The same word which is so needlessly rendered "bowels" in 2Co_6:12. More abundant. His love for you has been increased by his recent visit. With fear and trembling. On this Pauline phrase, see 1Co_2:3.
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B. W. Johnson 1891 · Public Domain 15. And his inward affection, etc. He had not…
15. And his inward affection, etc. He had not been received with distrust or coldness or stubborn disobedience, but in a humble and repentant Christian spirit, which had greatly increased his affection.
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J. W. McGarvey 1914 · Public Domain And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while…
And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him .
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 the obedience of all of you
the obedience of all of you
This noun "obedience" can be stated with a verb, "obey." AT: "how all of you obeyed" (See: Abstract Nouns)
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you welcomed him with fear and trembling
Here "fear" and "trembling" share similar meanings and emphasize the intensity of fear. AT: "you welcomed him with great reverence" (See: Doublet)
with fear and trembling
Possible meanings are 1) "with great reverence for God" or 2) "with great reverence for Titus."
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obey
fear
tremble
joy
confidence
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