| Geneva Study Bible I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things. People's New Testament 7:16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you. Rather, that I am greatly encouraged concerning you. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 16. therefore-omitted in the oldest manuscripts. The conclusion is more emphatical without it. that I have confidence in you in all things-rather, as Greek, "that in everything I am of good courage concerning (literally, 'in the case of') you," as contrasted with my former doubts concerning you. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 7:12-16 The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come. Here see the duties of a pastor and of his flock; the latter must lighten the troubles of the pastoral office, by respect and obedience; the former make a due return by his care of them, and cherish the flock by testimonies of satisfaction, joy, and tenderness. |