2 Corinthians 7:6

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Corinthians 7:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, [even] God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, [even] God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Corinthians 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, [even] God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down, etc..] 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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Translate in the order required by the Greek, "But he that comforteth those that are cast down, even God." Those that are of an high spirit are not susceptible of such comfort.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“God that comforteth those that are cast down - Whose characteristic is, that be gives consolation to those who are anxious and depressed. All his consolation was in God; and by whatever instrumentality comfort was administered, he regarded and acknowledged God as the author; see the note, 2 Corinthians 1:4. By the coming of Titus - To Macedonia. He rejoiced not only in again seeing him, but especially in the intelligence which he brought respecting the success of his Epistle, and the conduct of the church at Corinth. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that comforteth: Co2 1:3, Co2 1:4, Co2 2:14; Isa 12:1, Isa 51:12, Isa 57:15, Isa 57:18, Isa 61:1, Isa 61:2; Jer 31:13; Mat 5:4; Joh 14:16; Rom 15:5; Phi 2:1; Th2 2:16, Th2 2:17 comforted: Co2 2:13; Co1 16:17, Co1 16:18; Th1 3:2, Th1 3:6, Th1 3:7; Jo3 1:2-4 2 Corinthians 7:7”
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