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2 Corinthians 7 Summary
Godly Sorrow and Titus's Comfort
Paul urges the Corinthians to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. He asserts that he and his companions have wronged, corrupted, and defrauded no one, and he declares his boldness of speech and glorying in them. Paul describes his comfort when God sent Titus to him during his troubles in Macedonia, and how Titus brought news of the Corinthians' earnest desire, mourning, and fervent mind toward him. He affirms that his previous sorrowful letter caused them godly sorrow that led to repentance unto salvation, not to be repented of, whereas the sorrow of the world worketh death.
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2 Corinthians 7:1
“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.”
2 Corinthians 7:9-10
“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.”
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
“Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;”
2 Corinthians 7:11
“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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