2 Corinthians 7:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

2 Corinthians 7:7 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Corinthians 7:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — World English Bible

2 Corinthians 7:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort wherewith he was comforted in you, while he told us your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced yet more. ”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — American Standard Version

2 Corinthians 7:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and not only in his presence, but also in the comfort with which he was comforted over you, declaring to us your longing desire, your lamentation, your zeal for me, so that the more I did rejoice,”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Corinthians 7:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and not by his coming only, but also through the encouragement with which he was encouraged as to you; relating to us your ardent desire, your mourning, your zeal for me; so that I the more rejoiced. ”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — Darby Translation

2 Corinthians 7:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And not by his comming onely, but also by the consolation wherewith he was comforted of you, when he tolde vs your great desire, your mourning, your feruent minde to me warde, so that I reioyced much more.”

2 Corinthians 7:7 — Geneva Bible

2 Corinthians 7:7 in Context — 2 Corinthians 7

5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

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

7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

9 Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

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What Does 2 Corinthians 7:7 Mean?

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