2 Corinthians 7 Commentary

Paul makes a transition. He begins to turn from the defense of his own apostleship and ministry to his relationship with the Corinthian believers. He expresses his confidence in the commitment of the Corinthians and encourages them to continue walking in the cleansing of the Holy Spirit. He does not want to condemn the Corinthians, but to express his confidence in them, that they are a source of joy to him.

Paul refers to conflicts without, fears within, but in the midst of these he was comforted by the coming of Titus, not only by seeing him in the flesh, but by the report he brought Paul from Corinth and their response to his letter. He rejoices that their response led to a godly sorrow, which produced a repentance that led to salvation.

Paul is comforted by the response of the Corinthians and their treatment of Titus. He had told Titus he would find an open acceptance in Corinth and Paul now rejoices that his boasting about them has been realized, that they have been obedient to him and to God and his confidence has not been in vain.