2 Corinthians 7:8

Translations

Modern

Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time—

Traditional

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.

Literal

For if also I grieved you in the letter, I do not regret it—even if I did regret it; for I see that the letter grieved you, that even if for an hour.

Latin

Quoniam etsi contristavi vos in epistola, non me pœnitet: etsi pœniteret, videns quod epistola illa (etsi ad horam) vos contristavit,

Original

Greek

English

Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time—

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) Titus

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Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian

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