2 Corinthians 7:11

Modern English Version

For observe this very thing, which you became sorrowful in a godly way: What carefulness it produced in you, what vindication of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what intense desire, what zeal, what avenging of wrong! In all things you have proven yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

Cross References

Romans 14:18

For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

2 Timothy 2:15

Strive to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Corinthians 7:7

and not only by his coming, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, when he told us about your sincere desire, your mourning, and your zeal toward me, so that I rejoiced even more.

1 Corinthians 5:13

But God judges those who are outside. Therefore “put away from among yourselves that wicked person.”

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord with fear; and tremble with trepidation!

Revelation 3:19

“Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Jude 1:23

And others save with fear while pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment stained by the sinful nature.

1 Peter 2:2

As newborn babies, desire the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow,

1 Peter 1:17

And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your sojourning.

Hebrews 4:1

Therefore, since the promise of entering His rest remains, let us fear lest any of you should seem to come short of it.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but so much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Ephesians 5:11

And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness; instead, expose them.

Ephesians 4:26

Be angry but do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on your anger.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honorable, whether or not we may seem disqualified.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know your willingness, for which I boast of you to those in Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago, and your zeal has stirred up most of them.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things we commend ourselves as servants of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress,

2 Corinthians 2:6

This punishment which was inflicted by many on such a man is sufficient.

1 Corinthians 12:25

so that there should be no division in the body, but that the parts should have the same care for one another.

1 Corinthians 5:2

But you are arrogant. Instead you should have mourned, so that he who has done this deed might be removed from among you.

Romans 11:20

This is correct. They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear.

Acts 17:16

While Paul waited for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.

John 2:17

His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.”

Mark 3:5

When He had looked around at them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, He said to the man, “Stretch your hand forward.” He stretched it out, and his hand was restored as whole as the other.

Daniel 6:14

Then the king, when he heard these words, was sorely displeased with himself and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored until sunset to deliver him.

Isaiah 66:2

For My hand made all those things, thus all those things have come to be, says the Lord. But to this man I will look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at My word.

Isaiah 26:8

In the way of Your judgments, O  Lord, we have waited for You eagerly; the desire of our souls is Your name, even Your memory.

Song of Solomon 8:6

Place me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as fierce as death, jealousy is as severe as Sheol. Its fires of desire are like ardent flames, the very flame of the Lord.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

Psalm 145:19

He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

Psalm 130:6

My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning; indeed, more than those who watch for the morning.

Psalm 119:139

My zeal has consumed me, because my enemies have forgotten Your words.

Psalm 69:9

for zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen upon me.

Psalm 42:1

As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.

Psalm 38:9

O Lord, all my longing is before You, and my sighing is not hidden from You.

Psalm 35:13

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer would return to my own heart.

Nehemiah 13:25

So I confronted them and cursed them. Some of the men I beat. Others, I plucked out their hair. Also, I made them swear an oath by God and said to them, “You shall neither give your daughters to their sons, nor marry their daughters to your sons or to yourselves.

2 Corinthians 7:9

Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorrowful, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorrowful in a godly way, that you might not suffer loss in any way through us.

Job 42:6

Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”

Romans 3:5

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous in taking vengeance? (I am speaking in human terms.)

1 Thessalonians 4:6

and that no man take advantage of and defraud his brother in any matter, because the Lord is the avenger in all these things, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

1 Timothy 5:20

Rebuke in the presence of everyone those who sin, that the rest also may fear.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.