2 Corinthians 7:9

“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.”

"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 7:9
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What does 2 Corinthians 7:9 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 7:9 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse is found in the…

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The Joy of Godly Sorrow

In 2 Corinthians 7:9, the Apostle Paul writes, "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." This verse serves as a profound reminder of the nature and…

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A Prayer for True Repentance and Godly Sorrow

Heavenly Father, As we gather in the stillness of this moment, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your grace and mercy that extend to us each day. We turn to You, Lord, reflecting on the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 7:9, where he shares, "Now I…

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2 Corinthians 7:9 - "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 9:7 - "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
Corinthians 9:6-7
2 Corinthians 9:9
2 Corinthians 7:10
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 12:9
2 Corinthians 12:7
1 Corinthians 7:9 - "But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn."
2 Corinthians 12:7
2 Corinthians 12:7
2 Corinthians 12:7
2 Corinthians 4:7-9 - "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
Corinthians 9:6-7 for Christmas card with little kids.
2 Corinthians 5:7 - "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
2 Corinthians 4:9 - "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
2 Corinthians 9:15 - "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."
2 Corinthians 9:1 - "For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:"
2 Corinthians 9:9 - "(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."
2 Corinthians 10:9 - "That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters."
A heartfelt Christmas card scene inspired by Corinthians 9:6-7, drawn by a 7 year old kid with color pencil, crayons and watercolour.
A heartfelt Christmas card scene inspired by Corinthians 9:6-7, drawn by a 7 year old kid with color pencil, crayons and watercolour.
2 Corinthians 7:16 - "I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things."
2 Corinthians 5:9 - "Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him."
2 Corinthians 2:9 - "For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - "But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 6:7 - "By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,"