2 Corinthians 7:8

Because, 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.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

7Not, however, by his presence alone, but also by the encouragement wherewith he had been encouraged over you: recounting unto us your earnest desire, your lamentation, your zeal in my behalf. So that I the more rejoiced.

9Now, am I rejoicing,—not that ye were grieved, but that ye were grieved unto repentance; for ye were grieved according to God, in order that, in nothing, should ye receive damage from us.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 20:7Thou didst persuade me, O Yahweh and I was persuaded, Thou didst lay firm hold on me and didst prevail,—I am become a mockery, all the day, Every one, is laughing at me.

Matthew 26:21and, as they were eating, he said—Verily, I say unto you, One from among you, will deliver me up.

John 16:6But, because, these things, I have told you, sorrow, hath filled your heart.

2 Corinthians 2:2For, if, I, grieve you, who then is he that is to gladden me,—save he who is being grieved through me;

2 Corinthians 7:11For 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.

Revelation 3:19I, as many as I tenderly love, I convict and put under discipline: be zealous, therefore, and repent.

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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