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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.

13 Therefore (A)we are comforted.

And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit (B)has been refreshed by you all. 14 For (C)whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you (D)was true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true. 15 And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers (E)the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. 16 I rejoice, because I have complete (F)confidence in you.

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