2 Corinthians 7:9
Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Titus's arrival with news from Corinth: the Corinthians had mourned and repented after Paul's severe letter. Their godly grief produced repentance without regret while worldly grief produces death. Paul rejoices completely at their renewed zeal and the confidence of Titus. …
Other Translations
I now rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly sort, that ye might suffer loss by us in nothing.
I now do rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry to reformation, for ye were made sorry toward God, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us;
Now I am glad, not that you had sorrow, but that your sorrow was the cause of a change of heart; for yours was a holy sorrow so that you might undergo no loss by us in anything.
Cross References
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And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive …
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember …
I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed …
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive …
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to …
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to …
Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that …
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety …