2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 7:10

BSB

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

AKJV

For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world works death.

CPDV

For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death.

ERV

For godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

NHEB

For godly sorrow works repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death.

SMT

For grief according to God works repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but grief of the world works death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 7:10

ForG1063Conjunction godlyG2596Preposition sorrowG3077Noun Feminine workethG2716Verb repentanceG3341Noun Feminine toG1519Preposition salvationG4991Noun FemininenottoberepentedofG278Adjective butG1161ConjunctionthesorrowG3077Noun FeminineoftheworldG2889Noun Masculine workethG2716Verb deathG2288Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 7:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 7:10

Summary

Divine conviction produces salvation; worldly devastation leads to death

Event

Contrasting types of remorse described

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD