But God, who comforts the downcast,(A) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(B) and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

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Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

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Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the [a]coming of Titus; and not by his [b]coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:6 Greek presence. Compare 2 Th. 2:9.
  2. 2 Corinthians 7:7 Greek presence. Compare 2 Th. 2:9.