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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But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!

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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.