2 Corinthians 7:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry aftera a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. ”

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry ... - I have no pleasure in giving pain to anyone, or in witnessing the distress of any. When people are brought to repentance under the preaching of th...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to (f) repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. (f) In that this sorro...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Agonising Anxiety has been Cancelled by Abundant Joy. The cause of his anxiety had been in part the condition of affairs in the church at Corinth, but even more the measures he had taken to deal wi...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

sorrowed = were grieved. to . mite. Greek. gin, as in a. repentance. Greek. metanoia. App-111. Here is the difference between Paul's repentance and that of the Corinthians. The Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

9. Not because you have been made sorry. He means, that he feels no pleasure whatever in their sorrow — nay more, had he his choice, he would endeavor to promote equally their welfare and the...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. Ye sorrowed to repentance -...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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 - Whe...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(e) 7:2-16. The Apostle's Joy in the Corinthians' repentance St. Paul goes on to ask them to give him their affection, and renews his assurance of purity of deed and motive. He tells them of the...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

That ye sorrowed to repentance. — Here the true word for “repentance” is used in all the fulness of its meaning. (See Notes on Matthew 3:2 ; Matthew 3:8 .) There is nothing in the Greek correspon...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 (R.V) IN this fine passage St. Paul completes, as far as it lay upon his side to do so, his reconciliation with the Corinthians. It conclu...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Joyous Effect of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 After dispatching his first Epistle, with the strong words of 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 and elsewhere, Paul's tender heart had been rent with...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The section culminates in an appeal full of local coloring and suggestion. In a great cry he gave expression to the hunger of his heart when he wrote, "Make room for us" (see margin). He then declare...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(2) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. (3) I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE NATURE OF TRUE REPENTANCE ‘Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: … for godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sor...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry ,.... Their grief and sorrow, as a natural passion, was no matter or cause of joy to him; nor was this what he sought after, being what he could take no re...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 9. That ye sorrowe...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For though I made you sorry Caused you much distress and pain of mind by the letter I formerly wrote; I do not now repent Of writing it; although I did repent After it was sent away, fearing...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 1 is plainly connected with chapter 6. Because the saints of God have these promises, and because they are dearly beloved, they are exhorted to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the fle...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Various Exhortations. A. D. 57. 5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no re...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: the apostle takes all advantages to insinuate himself into the good opinion and affections of the members of this fam...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Triumphant Return of Titus And Paul's Full Reconciliation With The Corinthian Church ( 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 ) Having searchingly examined their credentials by portraying to them the essence of...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 7:1 . Therefore .—This verse a branch broken from 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 . This word is like the jagged fibres which tell of the violence, and point back to the pare...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:1 . Having therefore these promises. Our good archbishop Langton is blamed by many critics for separating this verse from the preceding chapter. The great and precious promises of...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

For though I made you sorry with a letter I do not repent, though I did repent. The spirit of apostolical rebuke It was marked by-- I. Unflinching severity. St. Paul rejoiced in the pain he...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Conclusion of his appeal ( 2 Corinthians 7:1 ). The apostle's feelings towards them ( 2 Corinthians 7:2-47 ). Explanation of the objects of his last letter, and expression of his joy...
2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2 Corinthians 10:8-10 ; 2 Corinthians 13:8-10 ; 2 Corinthians 2:16 ; 2 Corinthians 7:10 ; 2 Corinthians 7:11 ; 2 Corinthians 7:6 ; 2 Corinthians 7:7 ; Acts 20:21 ; Eccl...

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 7:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge