2 Corinthians 7:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁶ But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁶ Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁶ But God, Who comforts and encourages and refreshes and cheers the depressed and the sinking, comforted and encouraged and refreshed and cheered us by the arrival of Titus.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁶ Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Common English Bible

⁶ However, God comforts people who are discouraged, and he comforted us by Titus’ arrival.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ But God, who consoles the humble, consoled us by the arrival of Titus,

2 Corinthians 7:6 Cross References

Matthew 5:4

“Those persons who feel grief [over their sins] are blessed because they will receive comfort [from God when they repent].

John 14:16

“And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever.

Romans 15:5

May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus,

2 Corinthians 7:13

So, we have been encouraged, and in addition to [our] encouragement, we were very glad that Titus was so happy [also], because you had refreshed his spirit.

2 Corinthians 7:14

For if there is anything I have boasted to him about you, you did not cause me to be ashamed of it. But as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus [about you] proved to be true also.

2 Corinthians 7:7

[We were comforted] not only by his presence, but also [by learning] that you comforted him. He [also] told us of your longing and grieving and concern for me, so that made me all the happier.

Philippians 2:1

Is there anything to be encouraged about by being in [fellowship with] Christ? Is there any comfort from His love? Is there any sharing with the Holy Spirit? [Have you received] any affection and compassion [from Christ]?

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and so we [i.e., I] sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow-worker in [the ministry of] the Gospel, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,