Free Bible Commentary
“2 Corinthians 7:13-16”
Categories: 2 Corinthians“And besides our comfort, we rejoiced even much more for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. For if in anything I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, so also our boasting before Titus proved to be the truth. His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. I rejoice that in everything I have confidence in you.”
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“I have confidence in you” (verse 16). Those are some of the most encouraging words that anyone could say or hear. Teachers instill a great amount of confidence within their students, when they let the children know that they are confident in their efforts and abilities. Bosses lift their employees’ morale and empower them to produce quality and quantity when they speak words of trust and assurance. When Children know that their parents are confident that they can and will make the best choices and do the right things, the greater the chances are that they will flourish in all of life’s endeavors.
The Corinthian Christians where Paul’s “children in the faith” (1 Corinthians 4:15). In spite of all their spiritual staggering and stumbling, Paul let them know that he knew they could do it! That they could learn and grow and mature in the faith, and be the kind of people and congregation that the Lord wanted them to be. They gave Paul good reason for this hope by their willingness to address and correct the sinful behavior that he had brought to their attention. It refreshed Titus’ spirit when he realized that the brethren had received Paul’s instructions and reprimands so well, and that also comforted the Apostle (verse 13).
God has confidence that you can do what is right in His sight if you so desire! And, He will help you greatly if you will only make the effort and try your best (Philippians 2:12-13). No matter how many times you have fallen down in the past, get back up and get back into the fracas (to quote Dee Bowman)! If you haven’t even begun to fight, “Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:7-8). I know you can do it!!!
Please read 2 Corinthians 8:1-6 for tomorrow.
Have a blessed day!
- Louie Taylor
