2 Corinthians 7:16

2 Corinthians 7:16 Meaning and Explanation

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

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Paul closes the chapter rejoicing that he can now have complete confidence in the Corinthians.

What Does 2 Corinthians 7:16 Mean?

The chapter ends on a note of restored trust. After the strain, the painful letter, the waiting, and the good report, Paul can say that his confidence in the Corinthians is full and unqualified.

His joy rests in the renewed relationship -- he can rely on them in everything. This is where godly sorrow and honest correction were always meant to lead: not to lingering distance, but to reconciliation and trust. The same grace that mends Paul's bond with this church is the grace by which Christ draws His whole people back into glad fellowship.

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What does 2 Corinthians 7:16 mean?

Paul closes the chapter rejoicing that he can now have complete confidence in the Corinthians.

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