2 Corinthians 7:15

And his affection for you is all the greater, as he remembers the deference that you all showed him, and recalls how you received him with anxious care.

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In The King James Version

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

In Context

14Although I have been boasting a little to him about you, you did not put me to shame; but, just as every thing we had said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus about you has also proved to be the truth.

16I am glad that I can feel perfect confidence in you.

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Cross References

Genesis 43:30Then because he was overcome with emotion for his brother he sought a place to weep; and he went into his room and wept there.

Psalms 119:120In awe of you, my body trembles, I fear your judgments.

Acts 16:29Calling for a light, the Governor rushed in, and flung himself trembling at the feet of Paul and Silas.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:13-16

Case of Incestuous Person. ( a. d. 57.) 12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. 13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. 14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our… Read the whole commentary →

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