2 Corinthians 7:6 (WEB)
Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
Fathers and councils · 4
Gregory of Nyssa
“…before us by the word παρακαλεῖν the healing power of God, as when he says, “God, Who comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus”; and at another time he uses this word in its other meaning, when he says, writing to the Corinthians, “Now we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did…” — editor's note: 2 Cor. vii. 6.
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Catena Aurea on John
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on John
“(2 Cor. 7:6) The Holy Spirit therefore Who comforts those that are cast down, is God.” — the author cites it
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Athanasius of Alexandria
“…under restraint by those who afflict us, that, because of them, we should not announce to you this season; yet thanks be to ‘God, who comforteth the afflicted,’ that we have not been overcome by the wickedness of our accusers and silenced; but obeying the voice of truth, we together with you cry aloud in the day of…” — editor's note: 2 Cor. vii. 6. The historical reference is not quite certain, but the Index iii. is clearly right in its statement that Ath. was absent at this time, as well…
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Clement of Alexandria
“In all things ye have showed yourselves clear in the matter.”” — editor's note: 2 Cor. vii. 1–11.
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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 14:15–17 (6) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 14:15–17 (6) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on John 14:15–17 (6) (Catena Aurea).