2 Corinthians 7:9 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does 2 Corinthians 7:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And 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.
8For 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.
9Now 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.
10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
11For 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.
Reflection Questions
1
What does godly sorrow look like in your life?
2
How do you differentiate between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow?
3
When have you experienced a change of heart after feeling sorrow?
Life Application
repentance
Reflect on areas in your life where you need to seek repentance. Consider how acknowledging your mistakes can lead to growth.
forgiveness
Think about someone you need to forgive or seek forgiveness from, and take a step towards reconciliation.
Places in This Verse
Corinth(Corinth, Greece today)
A significant city in ancient Greece known for its commerce and diverse population. It was a center for early Christian teachings.
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