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.
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I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
2 Corinthians 7 expresses Paul’s joy over the Corinthians’ repentance following his "sorrowful letter." He distinguishes between "godly sorrow," which leads to salvation, and "worldly sorrow," which leads to death.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Godly Sorrow vs. Worldly Sorrow: Godly sorrow produces a repentance that leads to life and leaves no regret (v. 10). We should not fear the pain of conviction if it leads us back to God.2. Cleansing for Holiness: Having these promises, we should perfect holiness in the fear of God (v. 1). Our motivation for purity is not fear of punishment, but gratitude for the promises of God.
3. Encouragement in Ministry: Paul was comforted by the coming of Titus and the news of the church’s zeal (v. 6-7). We should be intentional about bringing "good news" and comfort to those who lead and serve us.
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
Lord, grant us that godly sorrow which worketh repentance unto salvation. Comfort us in our tribulations as Thou didst Paul, and help us to live in such a way that our lives bring joy and encouragement to the body of Christ. Amen.