And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
And honestly, his heart is just overflowing with love for you guys. He keeps thinking about how respectfully you all treated him, how you welcomed him with such genuine care and humility.
When you treat people with genuine respect and humility, it creates bonds that stick with them forever.
📚 Historical Context
In the mid-50s AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthian church from Macedonia, addressing ongoing issues of division and immorality while praising their positive response to his earlier corrections. Titus, whom Paul had sent to Corinth, returned with encouraging reports of the church's obedience and humble reception of his message, which included receiving Titus with fear and trembling as a sign of respect and submission. This verse highlights the relational dynamics in early Christianity, where apostolic authority and church repentance fostered unity and affection.
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