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Great is my (A)boldness toward you; great is my (B)boasting on your behalf. I have been filled with (C)comfort; I am overflowing with (D)joy in all our affliction.

For even when we came into (E)Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were (F)afflicted on every side—(G)conflicts without, fears within. But (H)God, who comforts the humbled, (I)comforted us by the coming of (J)Titus; and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.

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I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.

Paul’s Joy at the Church’s Repentance

When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. 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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