2 Corinthians 7:9

First Nations Version

Now my heart is glad, not that you were made sad, but that your sadness led you to change your ways. This is what Creator wanted, so that you would not be harmed by our letter.

Cross References

Luke 15:7

“In the same way, the spirit-world above will celebrate even more over one outcast who finds the way back home than for ninety-nine who are already safely there.

Acts 20:21

I spoke truth in a sacred manner to both the Tribal Members and the Wisdom Seekers (Greeks), as I told them about turning their thoughts and hearts to the Great Spirit by trusting their lives to Creator Sets Free (Jesus), our Honored Chief.

2 Corinthians 2:16

but to the ones who are walking the road to a bad end, we have the smell of death. Who among us is able to carry the weight of such a task?

2 Corinthians 1:12

We may be bragging, but we are bold enough to tell you that our hearts are pure, for we have walked this road of life in a sacred and true manner. We have not followed the ways of this world, but by the gift of Creator’s great kindness we have walked in a good way before the people of this world, and even more toward you. In the same way, our words to you are as straight as an arrow. We do not speak with forked tongues in our letters to you.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, Creator’s spirit-messengers will celebrate when even one outcast finds the way back home.” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) then told them another story to help them see even more clearly.

Luke 15:32

But it is a good thing for us to celebrate with glad hearts, for your brother was dead but now is alive. He was lost, but now we have found him!’”

Matthew 3:8

You are like trees without fruit. Prove to others, by the way you live, that you have returned to the good road.

2 Corinthians 7:8

I know that letter I wrote caused you sorrow. At first, this made me wish I had not written it, but since your sorrow was only for a short time, I no longer feel that way.