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For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now I am glad I sent it, not because it hurt you, but because the pain caused you to repent and change your ways. It was the kind of sorrow God wants his people to have, so you were not harmed by us in any way. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I rejoice, not that you were grieved, but that you were grieved into repentance. For you were grieved according to God, so that you might suffer loss in nothing through us. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to the will of God, so that you might not suffer loss in anything through us. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to the will of God, so that you might not suffer loss in anything through us. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to the point of repentance; for you were made sorrowful according to the will of God, in order that you might not suffer loss in anything through us. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that you were made sorrowful to repentance. For you were made to have godly sorrow, so that you might not suffer loss in anything through us. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> yet I am glad now, not because you were hurt and made sorry, but because your sorrow led to repentance [and you turned back to God]; for you felt a grief such as God meant you to feel, so that you might not suffer loss in anything on our account. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I now rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God willed, so that you didn’t experience any loss from us. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God willed, so that you didn&#8217t experience any loss from us. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now I am happy, but not because I hurt your feelings. It is because God used your hurt feelings to make you turn back to him, and none of you were harmed by us. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now I 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. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But I'm happy now, not because I made you uncomfortable, but because the distress I caused you has led you to change the way you think and act. You were distressed in a godly way, so we haven't done you any harm. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> But now I am happy--not because I made you sad, but because your sadness made you change your ways. That sadness was used by God, and so we caused you no harm. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I am happy, not because you had such sorrow, but because your sorrow led you to repent. For you were sorry in a godly way, and so you were not hurt by us in any way. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, but because you were made sad to the point of repentance. For you were made sad as God intended, so that you were not harmed in any way by us. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that you were made sorry to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly way, that you might suffer loss by us in nothing. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now I rejoice, not in your grief, but because the grief led to repentance; for you sorrowed with a godly sorrow, which prevented you from receiving injury from us in any respect. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> I now rejoice, not that you were grieved, but that you were grieved to repentance. For you were grieved in a godly way, that you might suffer loss by us in nothing. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I now rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that you were made sorry to conversion, for you were made sorry toward God, that you might receive damage from us in nothing; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I rejoice, not that you were grieved, but that you were grieved into repentance. For you were grieved according to God, so that you might suffer loss in nothing through us. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Now I rejoice, not that ye were grieved, but that ye were grieved to repentance: for ye were grieved according to God, that ye be injured in nothing by us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now I am glad: not because you were made sorrowful; but because you were made sorrowful unto penance. For you were made sorrowful according to God, that you might suffer damage by us in nothing. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> now I am glad: not because you were sorrowful, but because you were sorrowful unto repentance. For you became sorrowful for God, so that you might not suffer any harm from us. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> I rejoice now, not because you were saddened, but because you were saddened into repentance; for you were saddened in a godly way, so that you did not suffer loss in anything because of us. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance; for you felt a godly grief, so that you were not harmed in any way by us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But it has made me exceedingly happy, not that you were sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance: for you were sorry over the things of God, so that you lack nothing from us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> On the other hand gave me great joy, not because you grieved for yourselves but because your grief brought you conversion, for you grieved for yourselves by that which is from God, so that you would not be harmed by us in anything.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now I rejoice not that you were made sorry, but that you sorrowed in order to repentance. For you sorrowed in a way acceptable to God, that you might in nothing receive injury from us. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> now I rejoice, not because you grieved, but because you grieved unto repentance: for you grieved toward God, in order that you may receive damage by us in nothing. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I rejoice, not that ye have been made sorrowful, but that ye have sorrowed unto repentance; for ye have been made sorry in a godly manner, that ye might receive damage from us in nothing. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now I rejoice, not in your grief, but because the grief led to repentance; for you sorrowed with a godly sorrow, which prevented you from receiving injury from us in any respect. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye were made sorry unto repentance; for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that in nothing ye might receive damage from us. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> However, now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance; for ye were grieved after a godly manner, so that ye received no damage from us. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1206" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Paul's Joy in the Corinthians</a> …8Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it, I now see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time. 9<a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">And now</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairō (V-PIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">I rejoice,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: elypēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">you were made sorrowful,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: elypēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">your sorrow</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">led you to</a> <a href="/greek/3341.htm" title="3341: metanoian (N-AFS) -- From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision).">repentance.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: elypēthēte (V-AIP-2P) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">you felt the sorrow</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">that God had intended,</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">and so</a> <a href="/greek/2210.htm" title="2210: zēmiōthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- From zemia; to injure, i.e. to experience detriment.">were not harmed</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeni (Adj-DNS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">any way</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> 10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a> Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Acts 11:18</a> When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” <a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a> Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a> No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. <a href="/james/4-9.htm">James 4:9</a> Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a> “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/psalms/51-17.htm">Psalm 51:17</a> The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. <a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a> I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. <a href="/luke/15-10.htm">Luke 15:10</a> In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37-38</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” / Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a> And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering. <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a> Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that you sorrowed to repentance: for you were made sorry after a godly manner, that you might receive damage by us in nothing.I rejoice.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6,7,10</a> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:3</a> Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.<a href="/jeremiah/31-18.htm">Jeremiah 31:18-20</a> I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God… after a godly manner.<a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10,11</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death… <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.that ye.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-16.htm">2 Corinthians 2:16</a> To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?<a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8-10</a> For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: … <a href="/2_corinthians/13-8.htm">2 Corinthians 13:8-10</a> For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-18.htm">Change</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-30.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/acts/28-5.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-7.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Point</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/acts/20-21.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-4.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Sorrowed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Sorry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Change</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Injury</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Intended</a> <a href="/philippians/3-7.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Point</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-23.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Sorrowed</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Sorrowful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Sorry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-19.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/galatians/2-3.htm">Undergo</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 7</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">He proceeds in exhorting them to purity of life;</a> 2. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-2.htm">and to bear him like affection as he does to them.</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Whereof lest he might seem to doubt, he declares what comfort he took in his afflictions </a> 6. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">by the report which Titus gave of their godly sorrow, </a> 8. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">which his former epistle had wrought in them;</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">and of their loving-kindness and obedience toward Titus, answerable to his former boastings of them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Paul's letter, this joy is not superficial but rooted in the spiritual growth and transformation of the Corinthian believers. Historically, Paul had a tumultuous relationship with the Corinthian church, marked by misunderstandings and corrections. His joy here is significant because it reflects a reconciliation and a positive response to his previous admonitions.not because you were made sorrowful The Greek word for "sorrowful" is "λυπέω" (lypeō), which means to cause grief or distress. Paul clarifies that his joy is not derived from their pain or discomfort. This distinction is crucial in understanding the heart of Christian correction—it is never about causing harm but about leading to healing and growth. In the broader scriptural context, Godly sorrow is a tool for transformation, not punishment.but because your sorrow led you to repentance "Repentance" in Greek is "μετάνοια" (metanoia), which signifies a change of mind and heart, a turning away from sin towards God. This is a central theme in Christian doctrine, emphasizing the transformative power of genuine repentance. Historically, the Corinthian church had been struggling with various issues, and their repentance signifies a pivotal moment of spiritual renewal and alignment with God's will.For you felt the sorrow that God had intended The phrase "sorrow that God had intended" suggests a divine purpose behind their grief. This aligns with the biblical principle that God uses trials and challenges to refine and strengthen His people. Theologically, this reflects the concept of "Godly sorrow" as opposed to "worldly sorrow," which leads to death (<a href="/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">2 Corinthians 7:10</a>). The intended sorrow is constructive, leading to life and restoration.and so were not harmed in any way by us The Greek word for "harmed" is "ζημιόω" (zēmioō), which means to suffer loss or damage. Paul reassures the Corinthians that his previous rebukes were not meant to harm but to help. This reflects the pastoral heart of Paul, who, despite his stern corrections, always sought the well-being and spiritual growth of his flock. In the historical context, this underscores the delicate balance of church discipline—aimed at restoration, not destruction.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) That ye sorrowed to repentance.--Here the true word for "repentance" is used in all the fulness of its meaning. (See Notes on <a href="/matthew/3-2.htm" title="And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.">Matthew 3:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/3-8.htm" title="Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:">Matthew 3:8</a>.) There is nothing in the Greek corresponding to the variation "ye sorrowed" and "were made sorry," the same word being used in both clauses.After a godly manner.--The English is but a feeble equivalent for the Greek. Literally, according to God--i.e. (as may be seen by comparing the sense of the same or like phrases in <a href="/romans/8-27.htm" title="And he that searches the hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because he makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.">Romans 8:27</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-24.htm" title="And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.">Ephesians 4:24</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm" title=" Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.">Colossians 2:8</a>), after His will and purpose. "God allowed you," he tells them, "to be grieved in order that you might sustain no loss, as you might have done had we held our peace." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Not that ye were made sorry. They might have drawn this mistaken conclusion from his remark that he "rejoiced" when he heard of their "lamentation" (ver. 7). After a godly sort; literally, according to God; i.e. in a way which he would approve (<a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a>). In nothing. Not even when we rebuked you, and caused you pain. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[And] now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. I rejoice, χαίρω (chairō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you were made sorrowful, ἐλυπήθητε (elypēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. your sorrow ἐλυπήθητε (elypēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. led you to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. repentance. μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. you felt the sorrow ἐλυπήθητε (elypēthēte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. that God had intended, κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). and so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. were not harmed ζημιωθῆτε (zēmiōthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2210.htm">Strong's 2210: </a> From zemia; to injure, i.e. to experience detriment. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [any way] μηδενὶ (mēdeni) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. us. ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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