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2 Corinthians 7

2 Corinthians 7:12

Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians · 2 Corinthians 7:1–16
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Translations

Modern
So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.
Traditional
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.
Literal
So even if I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one having done wrong, nor for the sake of the one having suffered wrong, but for the sake of your earnestness for us being made manifest to you before God.
Latin
Igitur, etsi scripsi vobis, non propter eum qui fecit injuriam, nec propter eum qui passus est: sed ad manifestandam sollicitudinem nostram, quam habemus pro vobis

Original

Greek
English
So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.

Notes

2 Corinthians 7:8–13

At 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).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Paul the Apostle Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians Titus, Letter to

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