13 Because of this, we have been (A)comforted.

And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of (B)Titus, because his (C)spirit has been refreshed by you all. 14 For if I have (D)boasted to him about you regarding anything, I was not put to shame. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before (E)Titus proved to be the truth. 15 His [a]affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the (F)obedience of you all, how you received him with (G)fear and trembling. 16 I rejoice that in everything (H)I have confidence in you.

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  1. 2 Corinthians 7:15 Lit inward parts

13 We have been greatly encouraged by this.

In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind[a] at ease. 14 I had told him how proud I was of you—and you didn’t disappoint me. I have always told you the truth, and now my boasting to Titus has also proved true! 15 Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect. 16 I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you.

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  1. 7:13 Greek his spirit.