Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
boldness of speech—(compare II Corinthians 6:11).
glorying of you—Not only do I speak with unreserved openness to you, but I glory (boast) greatly to others in your behalf, in speaking of you.
filled with comfort—at the report of Titus (II Corinthians 7:6-7, II Corinthians 7:9, II Corinthians 7:13; II Corinthians 1:4).
exceeding joyful—Greek, I overabound with joy (II Corinthians 7:7, II Corinthians 7:9, II Corinthians 7:16).
our tribulation—described in II Corinthians 7:5; also in II Corinthians 4:7-8; II Corinthians 6:4-5.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Corinthians 7:4:
2 Corinthians 9:3
Philemon 1:7
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