2 Corinthians 7:6

6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

2 Corinthians 7:6 in Other Translations

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

6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

6 But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

6 Then the God who lifts up the downcast lifted our heads and our hearts with the arrival of Titus.

6 But God, who comforts the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

2 Corinthians 7:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:6

Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down,
&c.] Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the afflicting hand of God, and have low and mean apprehensions of themselves; these God looks unto, dwells with, revives their hearts, cheers their drooping spirits, and fills them with comforts; he has been used to do so with such persons; he has raised comfort to them; they may expect it, and the apostle experienced it; and which he refers to God as the author of it, as he had done in the beginning of this epistle, calling him "the God of all comfort"; he was the efficient cause, the means by which it was effected was the coming of Titus:

comforted us by the coming of Titus;
to whom the apostle bore a very great affection, he being his son in a spiritual sense, a companion with him in his travels, and of great usefulness and service in the ministration of the Gospel; so that the very sight of him gave him pleasure; and the more, inasmuch as he had for some time longed to see him, that he might have some account from him of the affairs of this church.

2 Corinthians 7:6 In-Context

4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.

5 For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.

8 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while—

Cross References

• 1. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
• 2. ver 13; S 2 Corinthians 2:13