2 Corinthians 7

Name: 2 Corinthians
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Paul expresses his joy at the Corinthians' repentance and encourages them to continue growing in their faith.

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The Sorrowful Letter

1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

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.

10 For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

11 For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

13 Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

15 And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

Commentary

In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul is addressing the Corinthians about the importance of repentance and the joy that comes with it. He begins by reminding them of the joy that comes from being forgiven and the sorrow that comes from sin. He then encourages them to be honest with God and to confess their sins so that they can be forgiven. He also encourages them to be humble and to accept God's grace and mercy. Paul then goes on to explain the importance of repentance and how it can lead to a closer relationship with God. He encourages them to be honest with God and to confess their sins so that they can be forgiven. He also reminds them that God is faithful and will forgive them if they turn to Him in repentance. Paul then goes on to explain the importance of living a life of holiness and obedience to God. He encourages them to live a life of purity and to be obedient to God's commands. He also reminds them that God will reward them for their obedience and faithfulness. Finally, Paul encourages the Corinthians to rejoice in the Lord and to be thankful for the blessings that God has given them. He reminds them that God is faithful and will always be with them. He also encourages them to be patient and to trust in God's promises. Overall, Paul is reminding the Corinthians of the importance of repentance and the joy that comes with it. He encourages them to be honest with God and to confess their sins so that they can be forgiven. He also encourages them to live a life of holiness and obedience to God and to be thankful for the blessings that God has given them.