2 Corinthians 7:1-9 ▼

1 since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Receive me as one who has wronged no man, who has corrupted no man, who has defrauded no man.

3 I speak not this to your reproach: for I have already assured you, that I am so heartily well affected to you, I could live and die with you.

4 I use indeed great freedom of speech toward you, yet I greatly glory upon your account: I am filled with comfort, and my joy is still superiour to all my affliction.

5 for when I came to Macedonia, I had no respit from the trouble that beset me on every side: oppositions from without, and apprehensions within.

6 nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,

7 but by the consolation I received from you by him, when he acquainted me with your earnest desire to see me, with your concern, and your zeal for me; which greatly increas'd my joy.

8 For tho' I was sorry my letter gave you some uneasiness, I do not repent of it, perceiving, that the uneasiness you had from that letter, did not dwell upon your minds.

9 now I rejoice, not at your uneasiness, but at your repentance which succeeded: for your sorrow was a religious sorrow, such as convinc'd you I had done you no wrong.