2 Corinthians 7:12

Hence, if I even wrote unto you, it was not for the sake of him that did the wrong, [nay] not even for the sake of him that suffered the wrong; but for the sake of your earnestness, which was on our account, being made manifest unto you, before God:-

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11For lo! this very thing—the being caused to grieve, according to God:—what manner of diligence it wrought out in you,—nay! defence,—nay! sore displeasure,—nay! fear,—nay! earnest desire,—nay! jealousy,—nay! avenging. In every way, ye shewed yourselves to be, chaste, in the matter.

13For this cause, have we received encouragement. In addition to our encouragement, however, much more abundantly, have we rejoiced over the joy of Titus,—that his spirit hath received refreshment from you all,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:1On all hands, there is reported to be among you—fornication, and such fornication as this—which, not among the nations, [is found],—as that one should have, his father’s wife:—

2 Corinthians 2:9For, to this end, I also wrote,—that I might know the proof of you, whether, in all things, ye are obedient.

2 Corinthians 7:8Because, if I even grieved you by the letter, I do not regret,—though I could even have regretted,—I see that that letter, if even for an hour, did cause you grief.

2 Corinthians 11:28Apart from the things without, my daily care,—my anxiety for all the assemblies;—

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:6-12

Various Exhortations. ( a. d. 57.) 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,… Read the whole commentary →

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