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2 Corinthians 7:8
8Even 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—
2 Corinthians 7:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For even if I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while.
- New Living Translation (NLT)I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while.
Context of 2 Corinthians 7:8
6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7and 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. 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— 9yet 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. 10Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7:8 word by word
ὅτι εἰ καὶ ἐλύπησα ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ ἐπιστολῇ, οὐ μεταμέλομαι· εἰ καὶ μετεμελόμην, βλέπω γὰρ ὅτι ἡ ἐπιστολὴ ἐκείνη εἰ καὶ πρὸς ὥραν ἐλύπησεν ὑμᾶς,Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
- ·εἰei · if: even thoughG1487
- ·καίkai · andG2532
- though I madeλυπέωlupeō · to grieveG3076
- youσύsu · youG4771
- withἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- a letterὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- a letterἐπιστολήepistolē · epistleG1992
- I doμεταμέλλομαιmetamellomai · to repentG3338
- notοὐou · noG3756
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- I perceiveβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
- thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
- the sameἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
- forπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- a seasonὥραhōra · hourG5610
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:8
- 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
- 2 Corinthians 2:2For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved?
- Lamentations 3:32Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.
- Matthew 26:21And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”
- Luke 22:61The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.”
- John 16:6Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things.
- John 21:17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
- Hebrews 12:9Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!
- Revelation 3:19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
- Exodus 5:22Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Why, Lord, why have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you sent me?
- Jeremiah 20:7You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8I 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.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8For though I made you sorry - That is, in the First Epistle which he had sent to them. In that Epistle he had felt it necessary to reprove them for their dissensions and other disorders which had occurred and which were tolerated in the church. That Epistle was suited to produce pain in them - as severe and just reproof always does; and Paul felt very anxious about its effect on them. It was painful to him to write it, and he was well aware that it must…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-11Verses 5-11 There were fightings without, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern for such as had embraced the Christian faith. But God comforts those who are cast down. We should look above and beyond all means and instruments, to God, as the author of all the consolation and good we enjoy. Sorrow according to the will of God, tending to the glory of God, and wrought by the…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-13At first, Paul regretted sending his previous letter (see 2:3–4). Now he does not regret it, realizing the pain was worthwhile. The severe letter led the church in Corinth to repent. They rebuked the offending person—perhaps too strongly (see 2:6–11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. with a letter--Greek, "in the letter" namely, the first Epistle to the Corinthians. I do not repent, though I did repent--Translate, "I do not regret it, though I did regret it." The Greek words for regret and repent are distinct. Paul was almost regretting, through parental tenderness, his having used rebukes calculated to grieve the Corinthians; but now that he has learned from Titus the salutary effect produced on them, he no longer regrets it. for…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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