2 Corinthians 7:16

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

Ver. 16. I rejoice therefore] Thus by praising them, he further winneth upon them, whom before he had more sharply handled. Sour and sweet make the best sauce.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I rejoice, therefore, that I have confidence ... - I have had the most ample proof that you are disposed to obey God, and to put away everything...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Agonising Anxiety has been Cancelled by Abundant Joy. The cause of his anxiety had been in part the condition of affairs in the church at Corinth,...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

therefore . Omit. have confidence . Greek. tharreo. See 2 Corinthians 5:6 .
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things . I have confidence in you, in all things - It appears that the apostle was now full...
Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I rejoice therefore, &c.— The address of all this part of the epistle is striking and excellent: this verse in particular finely introduces wha...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. Therefore. Omitted in 'Aleph (') B C Delta G, Vulgate. The conclusion is mor...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Paraphrase. 'Now that all has ended well, I am thankful; and my joy is increased because Titus also rejoices at your attitude. (14) For all that I...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. — Most of the better MSS. omit “therefore,” which may have been inserted for the s...
Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Joyous Effect of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 After dispatching his first Epistle, with the strong words of 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 and...
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The section culminates in an appeal full of local coloring and suggestion. In a great cry he gave expression to the hunger of his heart when he wrote...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. That I can speak freely and boldly to you, reprove, admonish, and advise you, sinc...
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Wherefore, though I wrote so severely to you It was not only or chiefly for the sake of the incestuous person, or his father; but to show my care...
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 1 is plainly connected with chapter 6. Because the saints of God have these promises, and because they are dearly beloved, they are exhorted to...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Case of Incestuous Person. A. D. 57. 12 Wh...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

That I can write and speak to you with confidence that you will hearken to my admonitions and exhortations, and that I can confidently boast and glor...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Triumphant Return of Titus And Paul's Full Reconciliation With The Corinthian Church ( 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 ) Having searchingly examined thei...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘I rejoice that in everything I am of good courage concerning you.' Thus Paul himself rejoices in that he is assured in his heart concerning them in...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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The Biblical Illustrator

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong. Church discipline I. Church discipline should be exerci...
The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The joy of Titus over the good tidings which he brought:
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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2 Thessalonians 3:4

¹⁶ I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

Related Commentaries of 2 Corinthians 7:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 7:16