2 Corinthians 7:9-11

The Voice

⁹ Now I am glad—not because it caused you grief but because you were moved to make a permanent change^[a] that can happen only with the realization that your actions have gone against God—I’m glad to know you suffered no long-term loss because of what we did. ¹⁰ Now this type of deep sorrow, godly sorrow, is not so much about regret; but it is about producing a change of mind and behavior^[b] that ultimately leads to salvation. But the other type of sorrow, worldly sorrow, often is fleeting and only brings death. ¹¹ Look at what is happening among you! Notice how authentic and diligent you have become because this godly sorrow has been at work in your community. But there’s more: your desire to clear your name, your righteous anger, your respect, your longing, your zeal, and your concern for justice. All these demonstrate how you have been made clean.