Word Pictures in the New Testament - David Cox

Word Pictures in the NT [2 Corinthians: Chapter 7].
7:14 {If--I have gloried} (\ei--kekauch•mai\). Condition of first
class. On this verb see 1Co 3:21; 2Co 5:12. {I was not put to
shame} (\ou kat•ischunth•n\). First aorist passive indicative of
\kataischun•\. Paul had assured Titus, who hesitated to go after
the failure of Timothy, that the Corinthians were sound at bottom
and would come round all right if handled properly. Paul's joy is
equal to that of Titus. {In truth} (\en al•thei•i\). In the sharp
letter as well as in I Corinthians. He had not hesitated to speak
plainly of their sins. {Our glorying before Titus} (\h• kauch•sis
epi Titou\). The two things were not inconsistent and were not
contradictory as the outcome proved.
7:15 {Whilst he remembereth} (\anamimn•skomenou\). Present middle
participle of \anamimn•sk•\, to remind, in the genitive case
agreeing with \autou\ (his, of him). {The obedience of you all}
(\t•n pant•n hum•n hupakou•n\). A remarkable statement of the
complete victory of Titus in spite of a stubborn minority still
opposing Paul. {With fear and trembling} (\meta phobou kai
tromou\). He had brought a stern message (1Co 5:5) and they had
trembled at the words of Titus (cf. Eph 6:5; Php 2:12). Paul
had himself come to the Corinthians at first with a nervous dread
(1Co 2:3).
7:16 {I am of good courage} (\tharr•\). The outcome has brought
joy, courage, and hope to Paul.
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Word Pictures in the New Testament
(2 Corinthians: Chapter 7)