2 Corinthians 7:7

and not by his coming only, but by the consolation See ch. 2 Corinthians 2:14, which is explained by this passage. It was not the mere presenceof Titus, but the tidings he brought, which so rejoiced the Apostle.

fervent mind Literally, zeal (loue, Wiclif). Our translation is due to Tyndale, who seems to have borne in mind the derivation of the word from a verb signifying to boil up. Meyer translates it -your warm interest in me," and explains by -to appease me, to obey me and the like." The word has also an evil sense in Scripture jealousy, as in 1 Corinthians 3:3; Galatians 5:20; and ch. 2 Corinthians 12:20. There is an instance of an intermediate sense in ch. 2 Corinthians 11:2. It seems to signify any warm or strong feeling with regard to a person, whether for good or for evil.