2 Corinthians 7:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

though. Greek. ei. App-116.

made... sorry. grieved. Greek. lupeo. See 2 Corinthians 2:2.

With. by. Greek. en, as above.

repent. Greek. metamelomai. App-111. The meaning is that Paul at first regretted he had written so severely, but afterwards changed his mind when he saw the salutary effect of his letter.

perceive. see. Greek. blepo. App-133.

the same. that.

though. App-118.

for. Greek. pros. App-104. App-8.

2 Corinthians 7:8

8 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.