2 Corinthians 7:13

Therefore we were comforted. That is, as a result of the “godly sorrow” experienced by the Corinthians (verses 11, 12).

In your comfort. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “in addition [or “yea”] to our [own] comfort,” with the pronoun “our” instead of “your,” and the word translated “yea” transposed from the following clause to this phrase. The passage would then read, “Therefore we were comforted. And in addition to our own comfort we joyed the more exceedingly for the joy of Titus.” This reading is confirmed by the context (verses 11-13). As verse 11 makes clear, the Corinthians were now in a state of “comfort.”

Exceedingly the more. The Greek is most emphatic. Happy as Paul was at the factual report of the spiritual condition now prevailing in the church at Corinth, he was infinitely more pleased by the enthusiasm of Titus, who had been there in person. Paul had dispatched Titus under a cloud of apprehension and overwhelming anxiety. The ominous news he had received gave him every reason for concern. But the Corinthians had received Titus with such obvious affection as to convince him of the genuineness of their repentance and of their firm loyalty to Paul. The buoyant joy of Titus overflowed into the heart of the elder apostle. See also on verse 14.

Refreshed. Literally, “set at rest,” or “given rest.” Compare the same word as used in Matthew 11:28; Mark 6:31; Revelation 14:13; etc.

By you all. Perhaps a further reason for joy is implied by the large number — almost “all” — who had proved penitent and loyal. That a small minority had not reacted favorably appears to be the import of chapter 10:2.