2 Corinthians 7:6
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Original Language Analysis
ἀλλ'
Nevertheless
G235
ἀλλ'
Nevertheless
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παρεκάλεσεν
comforted
G3870
παρεκάλεσεν
comforted
Strong's:
G3870
Word #:
3 of 13
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ταπεινοὺς
those that are cast down
G5011
ταπεινοὺς
those that are cast down
Strong's:
G5011
Word #:
5 of 13
depressed, i.e., (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
παρεκάλεσεν
comforted
G3870
παρεκάλεσεν
comforted
Strong's:
G3870
Word #:
6 of 13
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
9 of 13
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.Jeremiah 31:13Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.Isaiah 57:18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.1 Thessalonians 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
Historical Context
Titus was Paul's trusted co-worker (8:23), likely a Gentile convert (Gal 2:3) who served as Paul's envoy in difficult situations. Paul sent him to Corinth with the 'severe letter' (2:12-13, 7:8) to address sexual immorality, divisions, and challenges to Paul's authority. Titus's courage in confronting a volatile church and his success in mediating reconciliation reveal his pastoral skill and deep loyalty to Paul.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God used other believers to 'comfort' me when I was 'cast down,' and have I thanked them?
- Am I willing to be God's instrument of comfort to others facing spiritual or emotional crisis, even at personal cost?
- What does God's choice to comfort 'through Titus's arrival' teach about the incarnational nature of Christian ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus—All' ho parakalōn tous tapeinous parakalesen hēmas ho Theos (ἀλλ' ὁ παρακαλῶν τοὺς ταπεινοὺς παρακάλεσεν ἡμᾶς ὁ θεός, "but God who comforts the humble/downcast comforted us"). Tapeinous (ταπεινούς) can mean "humble" or "cast down/depressed"—God specializes in consoling the crushed in spirit (Ps 34:18, Isa 57:15).
The verb parakaleō (παρακαλέω, "to comfort/encourage/exhort") appears repeatedly in this chapter (vv. 4, 6, 7, 13). Paraklēsis (παράκλησις, "comfort") is the root of Paraklētos ("Comforter/Advocate")—the Holy Spirit's title in John 14-16. God's comfort isn't mere emotional consolation but empowerment to persevere. Remarkably, God mediates comfort en tē parousia Titou (ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ Τίτου, "through Titus's arrival"). Divine consolation often comes through human instruments—believers embodying Christ's presence to one another.