ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 7 v13 - 16

OVERVIEW:

Paul is comforted that the Corinthians wanted to reform their ways. He is pleased not only because of their good resolve but also because of the good actions by which they were correcting their former practices (AMBROSIASTER). He even adds that after he had boasted about the Corinthians to Titus they had not let him down (CHRYSOSTOM).

7:13 | The Joy of Titus

CONSOLED AND REJOICING. AMBROSIASTER: Paul has been comforted by the fact that those whom he rebuked wished to mend their ways. But on learning from Titus that they were experiencing pain on account of their error, he was consoled even more and filled with joy, because their resolve had been confirmed by their behavior. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

7:14 | Boasting Proved True

NOT PUT TO SHAME. CHRYSOSTOM: It is high praise when a teacher boasts that his pupils have not put him to shame. Paul even adds that after he had boasted about the Corinthians to Titus they had not let him down. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 16.1.

7:15 | The Corinthians Obedience

TITUS SAW THEIR PROGRESS. AMBROSIASTER: Paul is saying that Titus’s mind and affection are concerned with them, because he has seen their progress, for the mind of a saint is concerned with everything that is good. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

TITUS’S GRATITUDE. CHRYSOSTOM: This shows that Titus was grateful to his benefactors and also gives the Corinthians even greater honor in that they were able to make such a deep impression on him. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 16.1.

7:16 | Perfect Confidence

GOOD ACTIONS. AMBROSIASTER: Paul is glad not only because of their good resolve but because of the good actions by which they were correcting their former sinful practices. This is why he has perfect confidence in them. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.