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].
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2 Corinthians 7 talks about repentance and sadness according to God, compared to worldly sadness that does not produce change. The chapter highlights the joy that comes from repentance and reconciliation with God, as well as the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with other Christians.
2 Corinthians 7:9-10-"Thus, now, I realize the joy of having perfect confidence in you, both in everything that concerns me and in you. I regret; although I had already regretted me, since that letter saddened you for a short time. " The apostle Paul talks about the joy of having confidence in those who regretted, even if his call to repentance caused momentary sadness.
2 Corinthians 7:11 - "For sadness according to God produces repentance for salvation, which to no one brings weighing; but the sadness of the world produces death." Paul contrasts the sadness according to God with the sadness of the world, highlighting how the first lead to repentance and salvation, while the second leads to death.
2 Corinthians 7:14 - "For if I put on you somehow to him, I was not embarrassed; but as all we told you was the truth, so our pride to Tito was true as true." Paul highlights the importance of truth and sincerity in relations between Christians, and how the joy of relating to others in faith can be genuine and sustained when the truth is valued.
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2 Corinthians 7:1 - "Having therefore such promises, we purify ourselves from all impurities, both from the flesh and the Spirit, perfecting our holiness in the fear of God." The chapter begins with an exhortation to holiness and purification, highlighting how these practices are essential to maintaining a healthy relationship with God and other Christians.
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