2Cor 7:5 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 7:5-7: 7:5-7 Paul’s joy leads him to tell about his recent meeting with Titus , whose presence was a joy when he joined Paul in Macedonia (see study note on 2:14–7:4; Acts 20:1-2 ). • Initially, Paul had no rest (this Greek word is used in 2 Cor 2:13 , where it is rendered “peace of mind”) but only conflict , battles , and fear . Paul was deeply discouraged, but he received encouragement from God, who encourages those who are discouraged (cp. Ps 42:5-6 ). Titus arrived from Corinth with the news that Paul’s letter (see 2 Cor 2:3-4 ) had done its work (7:8-16 ). This was the chief cause of Paul’s joy .

bActs 20:1-2►

c2 Cor 2:13►

dPs 42:5-6►

e2 Cor 2:3-4►

f7:8-16►

‏ 2 Corinthians 7:5

Summary for 2Cor 7:5-7: 7:5-7 ^a Paul’s joy leads him to tell about his recent meeting with Titus, whose presence was a joy when he joined Paul in Macedonia (see study note on 2:14–7:4; Acts 20:1-2 ^b).

• Initially, Paul had no rest (this Greek word is used in 2 Cor 2:13 ^c, where it is rendered “peace of mind”) but only conflict, battles, and fear. Paul was deeply discouraged, but he received encouragement from God, who encourages those who are discouraged (cp. Ps 42:5-6 ^d). Titus arrived from Corinth with the news that Paul’s letter (see 2 Cor 2:3-4 ^e) had done its work (7:8-16 ^f). This was the chief cause of Paul’s joy.