In 2 Corinthians 7:6, God comforts the downcast—the source of Paul's encouragement and joy in affliction here.

Verse 7 explains Titus reported their longing, mourning, and zeal, increasing Paul's joy mentioned here.

2 Corinthians 7:14 continues the theme of boasting about the Corinthians, directly expanding Paul's boast in 7:4.

In 2 Corinthians 1:4, God comforts in all troubles—the basis for Paul's joy despite affliction here.

In 2 Corinthians 1:14, Paul describes mutual boasting with the Corinthians, directly reinforcing the same pride he expresses in them here.

2 Corinthians 3:12 also mentions boldness (parrhesia) as a result of hope, reinforcing Paul's claim of acting with great boldness here.

In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says 'sorrowful yet always rejoicing'—the same paradox as his joy in affliction here.

In 2 Corinthians 6:11, Paul speaks of open heart and free speech to the Corinthians, directly paralleling his boldness and pride in them here.

In 2 Corinthians 9:2-4, Paul boasts specifically about the Corinthians' readiness to give, a concrete example of the general pride he takes in them here.

2 Corinthians 12:10 states Paul takes pleasure in hardships, directly paralleling his joy in tribulation here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:21, Paul sarcastically boasts in weakness, a different use of the same boasting word compared to his genuine pride in them here.

In 2 Corinthians 10:2, Paul's confidence is directed against opponents, contrasting with the positive confidence he has in the Corinthians here.

Philippians 2:17 shows Paul rejoicing even when poured out—mirrors his joy in affliction here.

James 1:2 also calls for joy during trials, mirroring Paul's rejoicing in tribulation here.

Colossians 1:24 has Paul rejoicing in suffering for the church—same joyful endurance as here.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul had boldness in God despite suffering in Philippi, closely paralleling the joy amid affliction expressed here.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Paul calls the Thessalonians his joy and crown of boasting, mirroring the pride and joy he expresses toward the Corinthians here.

1 Thessalonians 3:7 describes encouragement from others' faith amid distress—similar to Paul's comfort from Titus here.

Romans 5:3 says we glory in sufferings—the same boastful joy Paul has in affliction here.

Acts 5:41 shows apostles rejoicing in suffering—same attitude Paul expresses here.

John 16:33 promises tribulation but urges cheer, echoing Paul's joy despite affliction.

Acts 20:24 shows Paul's joyful perseverance through trials, paralleling his bold joy in tribulation.

In Ephesians 6:20, Paul again uses the same boldness word, this time in the context of being an ambassador in chains.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks for boldness to proclaim the gospel, using the same Greek word for confidence that he expresses toward the Corinthians here.