2Cor 7:8-9 | MHM | STEP | v. 8-9 : Paul admits he was sorry at first for making them sad with his previous letter, but now he is glad—not because they were made sad, but because their sorrow led them to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-9 ). Their sorrow was only for a while, and it turned into lasting joy because it brought them closer to God.

‏ 2 Corinthians 7:8-9

v. 8-9: Paul admits he was sorry at first for making them sad with his previous letter, but now he is glad—not because they were made sad, but because their sorrow led them to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-9 ^a). Their sorrow was only for a while, and it turned into lasting joy because it brought them closer to God.

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