2 Corinthians 7:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.”
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“And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And his affection is more abundantly toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and his tender affection is more abundantly toward you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye did receive him;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Corinthians 7:15 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 43:30Joseph hurried out because he was moved to tears for his brother, and he went to a private room to weep.
- 1 Kings 3:26Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she yearned with compassion for her son. “Please, my lord,” she said, “give her the living baby. Do not kill him!” But the other woman said, “He will be neither mine nor yours. Cut him in two!”
- Ezra 9:4Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering.
- Ezra 10:9So within the three days, all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled in Jerusalem, and on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, trembling regarding this matter and because of the heavy rain.
- Job 21:6When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.
- Psalms 2:11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
- Psalms 119:120My flesh trembles in awe of You; I stand in fear of Your judgments.
- Song of Solomon 5:4My beloved put his hand to the latch; my heart pounded for him.
- Isaiah 66:2Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
- Hosea 13:1When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died.
- Acts 16:29Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- 2 Corinthians 6:12It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
- 2 Corinthians 7:10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
- Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
- Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
- Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
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