2 Corinthians 7:15

“And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, etc..] Or “his bowels”; denoting the tenderness of his heart, the strength of his affections, which inwardly and to a very great degree moved towards them; especially whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all; to him, and to me by him; to the advice and orders given, which were so readily, cheerfully, and universally complied with; and how with fear and trembling you received him; that is, with great humility and respect, with much deference to him: considering his character as a minister of the Gospel, and as one sent by the apostle to them, they embraced him with great marks of honour and esteem; for this is not to be understood of…”

“his inward affection--literally, "bowels" (compare Co2 6:12; Phi 1:8; Phi 2:1; Col 3:12). obedience-- (Co2 2:9). fear and trembling--with trembling anxiety to obey my wishes, and fearful lest there should be aught in yourselves to offend him and me (Co2 7:11; compare Co1 2:3).”

“And his inward affection ... - He has become deeply and tenderly attached to you. His affectionate regard for you has been greatly increased by his visit. On the meaning of the word here rendered “inward affection” (σπλάγχια splangchia, Margin, bowels) see the note on 2 Corinthians 6:12. It denotes here: deep, tender attachment, or love. How with fear and trembling ye received him - With fear of offending, and with deep apprehension of the consequences of remaining in sin. He saw what a fear there was of doing wrong, and what evidence there was, therefore, that you were solicitous to do right. return to 'Top of Page'”

“inward affection is: Gr. bowels are, Co2 6:12; Gen 43:30; Kg1 3:26; Sol 5:4; Phi 1:8; Col 3:12; Jo1 3:17 the obedience: Co2 2:9, Co2 10:5, Co2 10:6; Phi 2:12; Th2 3:14 with: Co2 7:10, Co2 7:11; Ezr 9:4, Ezr 10:9; Job 21:6; Psa 2:11, Psa 119:120; Isa 66:2; Hos 13:1; Act 16:29; Eph 6:5; Phi 2:12 2 Corinthians 7:16”