2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we have been comforted. In our comfort we rejoiced the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
The setting
Macedonia, ~56 AD. Titus has returned with news that the Corinthians welcomed him warmly and obeyed Paul's instructions...
The emotion here: overflowing with relief and joy after months of uncertainty and fear
The original word
anapauō (ἀναπέπαυται) — completely refreshed, like a weary traveler finding rest and renewal
Why it matters
Titus was Paul's trusted troubleshooter, sent to handle the most difficult church situations
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 7:13
Paul's joy is doubled - relief about the Corinthians AND seeing his friend Titus treated well
Common misconceptionPeople read this as generic happiness, but Paul is specifically celebrating hospitality. In his culture, how you treated someone's messenger revealed your heart toward the sender.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Corinthians 7:13
Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 7:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 7:13 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mutual comfort, Christian joy. Notable phrases: we have been comforted; joy of Titus.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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