2 Corinthians 7:15

A Letter That Caused Sadness

¹⁴ For if I have boasted anything to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spoke all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found to be truth. ¹⁵ And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him. ¹⁶ I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

Fear and Trembling

Paul

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things.

Genesis 43:30

And Joseph made haste; for his heart did yearn over his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.

1 Kings 3:26

Then spoke the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her heart yearned for her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and by no means slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor yours, but divide it.

Ezra 9:4

Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat appalled until the evening sacrifice.

Ezra 10:9

Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within three days. It was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month; and all the people sat in the open square before the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and because of the heavy rain.

Job 21:6

Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling takes hold on my flesh.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 119:120

My flesh trembles for fear of you; and I am afraid of your judgments.

Song of Songs 5:4

My beloved put in his hand by the latch of the door, and my heart was thrilled for him.

Isaiah 66:2

For all those things has my hand made, and all those things have been, says the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at my word.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended through Baal worship, he died.

Acts 16:29

Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas,

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not constrained in us, but you are constrained in your own affections.

2 Corinthians 7:10-11

For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation not to be regretted: but the sorrow of the world works death.

2 Corinthians 10:5-6

Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Ephesians 6:5

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Philippians 1:8

For God is my witness, how greatly I long after you all in the affections of Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

2 Thessalonians 3:14

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his heart of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?