II Corinthians 7:9
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul rejoiced that his earlier severe letter, though it caused the Corinthians sorrow, produced godly sorrow leading to repentance rather than worldly sorrow leading to death. He expressed great comfort and joy at Titus's report of their earnest care, longing, and zeal on Paul's behalf.
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