2 Corinthians 7:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 7:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 7:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desir..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 7:7 — KJV
“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.”
— 2 Corinthians 7:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 7:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 7:7
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: according to: or, after the example of”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:7: consolation, mind, toward
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:7: only, desire
“And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:7: wherewith, mourning
“And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:7: told, more
“And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:7: told, more
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