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There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For grief according to God produces repentance to salvation without regret; but the world's grief produces death. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">King James Bible</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/7.htm">New King James Version</a> For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but the sorrow of the world produces death. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For godly sorrow produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world brings about death. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For [godly] sorrow that is in accord with the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation; but worldly sorrow [the hopeless sorrow of those who do not believe] produces death. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For godly grief produces a repentance not to be regretted and leading to salvation, but worldly grief produces death. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When God makes you feel sorry enough to turn to him and be saved, you don't have anything to feel bad about. But when this world makes you feel sorry, it can cause your death. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In fact, to be distressed in a godly way causes people to change the way they think and act and leads them to be saved. No one can regret that. But the distress that the world causes brings only death. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> For the sadness that is used by God brings a change of heart that leads to salvation--and there is no regret in that! But sadness that is merely human causes death. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> For having sorrow in a godly way results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets. But the sorrow of the world produces death. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/7.htm">NET Bible</a> For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For godly sorrow worketh penitence to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, a repentance not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world finally produces death. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/7.htm">World English Bible</a> For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for sorrow toward God works conversion to salvation without regret, and the sorrow of the world works death, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For grief according to God produces repentance to salvation without regret; but the world's grief produces death. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the sorrow toward God reformation to salvation not to be repented of doth work, and the sorrow of the world doth work death, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For grief according to God works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but grief of the world works death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the sorrow that is according to God worketh penance, steadfast unto salvation; but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/7.htm">New American Bible</a> For godly sorrow produces a salutary repentance without regret, but worldly sorrow produces death. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret, but worldly grief produces death.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For sorrow over the things of God causes enduring repentance of the soul, and brings one to life: but sorrow over the things of the world causes death. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For grief that is for God's sake produces a remorse of the soul which does not reverse itself and restores to life, but the grief of the world produces death.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For godly sorrow works repentance not to be regretted, which leads to salvation: but the sorrow of the world works death. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For a godly sorrow works repentance unto salvation not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world works out death. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For sorrow of a godly sort worketh repentance unto salvation never to be repented of, but worldly sorrow worketh death. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for religious sorrow produces that salutary repentance, which we never regret: but worldly sorrow preys upon life. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, a repentance not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world finally produces death. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For godly sorrow works repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of; but the sorrow of the world works death. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=1221" 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> …9And 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. 10<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></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)."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">Godly</a> <a href="/greek/3077.htm" title="3077: lypē (N-NFS) -- Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness.">sorrow</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">brings</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/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">that leads to</a> <a href="/greek/4991.htm" title="4991: sōtērian (N-AFS) -- Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.">salvation</a> <a href="/greek/278.htm" title="278: ametamelēton (Adj-AFS) -- Not to be repented of, about which no change of mind can take place, not affected by change of mind. Irrevocable.">without regret,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">worldly</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3077.htm" title="3077: lypē (N-NFS) -- Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness.">sorrow</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: katergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">brings</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanaton (N-AMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death.</a> 11Consider what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what vindication! In every way you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.…<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="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a> Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. <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="/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="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21-23</a> What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. / But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life. / For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10</a> For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a> He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. <a href="/james/4-9.htm">James 4:9-10</a> Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. / Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Psalm 32:5</a> Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah <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="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. <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="/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="/jonah/3-5.htm">Jonah 3:5-10</a> And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. / Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Let no man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything at all. They must not eat or drink. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world works death.repentance.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">2 Corinthians 12:21</a> And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.<a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.<a href="/1_kings/8-47.htm">1 Kings 8:47-50</a> Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness; … the sorrow.<a href="/genesis/4-13.htm">Genesis 4:13-15</a> And Cain said unto the LORD, My punishment is greater than I can bear… <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1</a> And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.<a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Change</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-8.htm">Regretted</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/romans/11-29.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">Works</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">World</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Worldly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Change</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Leading</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-8.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-10.htm">Reformation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Regret</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-35.htm">Regretted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Repented</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">Works</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">World</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Worldly</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 biblical context, godly sorrow is a deep, heartfelt remorse for sin that leads to a change in behavior and mindset. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where repentance is often associated with turning back to God (e.g., <a href="/joel/2-12.htm">Joel 2:12-13</a>). The Greek word for repentance, "metanoia," implies a complete change of mind and heart. This type of sorrow is contrasted with mere regret or guilt, as it is motivated by a desire to restore one's relationship with God.that leads to salvation The ultimate goal of godly sorrow and repentance is salvation, which in the New Testament context refers to deliverance from sin and its consequences. This salvation is not just a future hope but a present reality, as believers experience the transformative power of Christ's work in their lives. The process of salvation involves justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of redemption, where God continually seeks to restore humanity to Himself.without regret Repentance that leads to salvation is described as being "without regret," indicating a sense of peace and assurance in one's standing with God. This reflects the biblical promise that those who are in Christ are new creations (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>) and that their past sins are forgiven and forgotten (<a href="/hebrews/8-12.htm">Hebrews 8:12</a>). The absence of regret underscores the completeness of God's forgiveness and the believer's freedom from the burden of past sins.but worldly sorrow brings death In contrast to godly sorrow, worldly sorrow is characterized by a focus on self and the consequences of sin rather than on God and His holiness. This type of sorrow may lead to despair, guilt, and ultimately spiritual death, as it lacks the redemptive element of true repentance. The Bible warns against this kind of sorrow, as seen in the example of Judas Iscariot, whose remorse led to his demise (<a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a>). Worldly sorrow is self-centered and does not produce the fruit of righteousness that comes from a genuine turning to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance and correction. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse culture and moral challenges, where the early Christian church faced various issues. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of sin, repentance, and reconciliation. 4. <a href="/topical/g/godly_sorrow.htm">Godly Sorrow</a> A concept introduced by Paul, referring to a sorrow that leads to genuine repentance and spiritual growth. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worldly_sorrow.htm">Worldly Sorrow</a> A contrasting concept that leads to despair and spiritual death, lacking true repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_godly_sorrow.htm">Understanding Godly Sorrow</a> Godly sorrow is a deep, heartfelt conviction of sin that leads to genuine repentance and transformation. It is a work of the Holy Spirit, prompting believers to turn away from sin and towards God. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_worldly_sorrow.htm">The Danger of Worldly Sorrow</a> Worldly sorrow focuses on the consequences of sin rather than the sin itself, leading to regret and despair. It lacks the transformative power of repentance and can result in spiritual stagnation or death. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_salvation.htm">Repentance and Salvation</a> True repentance is a change of mind and heart that aligns with God's will, leading to salvation and a life without regret. Repentance is an ongoing process in the Christian life, essential for spiritual growth and maturity. <a href="/topical/l/living_a_life_of_repentance.htm">Living a Life of Repentance</a> Believers are called to regularly examine their hearts and lives, seeking God's forgiveness and guidance. A lifestyle of repentance fosters humility, dependence on God, and a deeper relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 7</a> <a href="/q/can_sorrow_foster_spiritual_growth.htm">How can sorrow lead to spiritual growth?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_i_seek_repentance.htm">How can I seek repentance?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_godly_sorrow.htm">What defines Godly Sorrow?</a> <a href="/q/are_you_already_clean.htm">What is salvation's nature in the New Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) For godly sorrow.--Again we note the needless variation which is the easily besetting sin of the English version. Better, as before, the sorrow which is after the will of God.Repentance to salvation not to be repented of.--Here the English effaces a distinction in the original. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm" title="Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,">Matthew 27:3</a>,) Better, repentance unto salvation, giving no matter for regret. The adjective, or adjectival phrase, may qualify either "repentance" or "salvation." The latter seems preferable.But the sorrow of the world worketh death.--As contrasted with "salvation," death must be taken in its widest sense. The mere sorrow of the world leads only to remorse and despair, to the death of a broken heart, possibly to suicide; in any case, to the loss of the true eternal life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - For godly sorrow, etc. "For the sorrow Which is according to God worketh out a repentance unto salvation which bringeth no regret." Sin causes regret, remorse, that sort of repentance (metomeleia) which is merely an unavailing rebellion against the inevitable consequences of misdoing; but the sorrow of self-reproach which follows true repentance (metanoia, change of mind) is never followed by regret. Some take "not to be regretted" with "salvation," but it is a very unsuitable adjective to that substantive. The sorrow of the world. Here sorrow for the loss, or disappointment, or shame, or ruin, or sickness caused by sin; such as the false repentance of Cain, Saul, Ahithophel, Judas, etc. Death. Moral and spiritual death always, and sometimes physical death, and always - unless it is followed by true repentance - eternal death, which is the opposite of salvation (<a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Romans 5:21</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Godly Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. sorrow λύπη (lypē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness. brings ἐργάζεται (ergazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. 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). that leads 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. salvation σωτηρίαν (sōtērian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4991.htm">Strong's 4991: </a> Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. without regret, ἀμεταμέλητον (ametamelēton) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_278.htm">Strong's 278: </a> Not to be repented of, about which no change of mind can take place, not affected by change of mind. Irrevocable. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. worldly κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). sorrow λύπη (lypē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness. brings κατεργάζεται (katergazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. death. θάνατον (thanaton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. 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