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Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 7:6

In 9 translations

BSB
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
KJV
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
WEB
Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
ASV
Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
LSV
but He who is comforting the cast-down—God—He comforted us in the coming of Titus;
YLT
but He who is comforting the cast-down — God — He did comfort us in the presence of Titus;
DBY
But he who encourages those that are [brought] low, [even] God, encouraged us by the coming of Titus;Elohim
DRC
But God, who comforteth the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus.
GNV
But God, that comforteth the abiect, comforted vs at the comming of Titus:

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἀλλʼ ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρεκάλεσεν ἡμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου·
RP2018
Ἀλλ’ ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρεκάλεσεν ἡμᾶς, ὁ θεός, ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου·
TR-Boyd
Ἀλλ᾿ ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρεκάλεσεν ἡμᾶς, ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου·
SCR1894
αλλ ο παρακαλων τους ταπεινους παρεκαλεσεν ημας ο θεος εν τη παρουσια τιτου

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:3–4Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we…
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
  • 3 John 1:2–4Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to…
  • 2 Corinthians 7:13On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
  • Jeremiah 31:13Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.
  • Isaiah 57:18I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,
  • Isaiah 12:1In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. For this reason, brothers, in…
  • Isaiah 51:12“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass?
  • Philippians 2:1Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
  • Matthew 5:4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
  • 1 Corinthians 16:17–18I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
  • Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
  • 2 Corinthians 2:13–14I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through…
  • Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive…

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