Parallel Verses New International Version Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it--I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while-- King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation For if also I grieved you in the letter, I do not regret [it], if even I have regretted it; for I see that that letter, if even [it were] only for a time, grieved you. World English Bible For though I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it, though I did regret it. For I see that my letter made you sorry, though just for a while. Young's Literal Translation because even if I made you sorry in the letter, I do not repent -- if even I did repent -- for I perceive that the letter, even if for an hour, did make you sorry. 2 Corinthians 7:8 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleI do not repent, though I did repent - Though I had many doubts in my mind concerning the success of my letter; and though I grieved that I was obliged to write with so much severity, the case absolutely requiring it; yet now I am not sorry that I have written that letter, because I find it has completely answered the end for which it was sent. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge though I made. John 16:6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. though I did. Library Hope and HolinessHaving therefore these promises . . . let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.'--2 COR. vii. 1. It is often made a charge against professing Christians that their religion has very little to do with common morality. The taunt has sharpened multitudes of gibes and been echoed in all sorts of tones: it is very often too true and perfectly just, but if ever it is, let it be distinctly understood that it is not so because of Christian … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Power of Sorrow. A Glorious vision. Sanctification. Cross References 2 Corinthians 2:2 For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved? 2 Corinthians 2:3 I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you. 2 Corinthians 7:7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever. 2 Corinthians 7:9 yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 2 Corinthians 7:12 So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are. Jump to Previous Caused Effect Epistle Grieved Hour Hurt Letter Pain Perceive Regret Regretted Repent Season Sorrow Sorry TimeJump to Next Caused Effect Epistle Grieved Hour Hurt Letter Pain Perceive Regret Regretted Repent Season Sorrow Sorry TimeLinks 2 Corinthians 7:8 NIV2 Corinthians 7:8 NLT 2 Corinthians 7:8 ESV 2 Corinthians 7:8 NASB 2 Corinthians 7:8 KJV 2 Corinthians 7:8 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 7:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 7:8 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 7:8 French Bible 2 Corinthians 7:8 German Bible 2 Corinthians 7:8 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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