2 Corinthians 7:13

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 7:15 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 7:15, Titus's affection grows from their respectful reception—explaining why his spirit was refreshed in 7:13.

In 2 Corinthians 2:3, Paul writes to ensure mutual joy—parallel to the joy and comfort over Titus's refreshed spirit in 7:13.

Romans 12:15 commands rejoicing with those who rejoice—Paul exemplifies this in 7:13 by rejoicing at Titus's refreshed spirit.

2 Timothy 1:16 mentions Onesiphorus 'refreshed' Paul — the same word used for Titus' spirit being refreshed here.

Philemon 1:20 asks to 'refresh my heart' — echoing the refreshment of Titus' spirit described here.

Romans 1:12 Parallel

Romans 1:12 describes mutual encouragement through faith — parallel to the mutual comfort and refreshment here.

1 Corinthians 16:18 says 'they refreshed my spirit and yours' — directly parallel to Titus's spirit being refreshed.

1 Thessalonians 3:7 says 'we were comforted concerning you' — parallel to the comfort and refreshment from others here.

Philemon 1:20 asks to 'refresh my heart' — echoing the refreshment of Titus' spirit here.

In Romans 15:32, Paul hopes to be refreshed by them—mirroring the refreshment Titus received in 7:13 from the same church.

In 1 Corinthians 12:26, the body rejoices together—Paul's joy at Titus's joy in 7:13 exemplifies this unity.

In Philippians 2:28, Paul sends a messenger so they may rejoice—paralleling his rejoicing in 7:13 over Titus's joy from being refreshed.