2 Corinthians 7:11

New International Reader's Version

Look at what that godly sadness has produced in you. You are working hard to clear yourselves. You are angry and alarmed. You are longing to see me. You are concerned. You are ready to make sure that the right thing is done. In every way you have proved that you are not guilty in that matter.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:25

So I gave them a warning. I cursed them. I beat up some of them. I pulled their hair out. I had them make a promise in God’s name. I said, “You must promise not to give your daughters to be married to their sons. You must promise not to let their daughters marry your sons. And you must not marry their daughters either.

Job 42:6

So I hate myself. I’m really sorry for what I said about you. That’s why I’m sitting in dust and ashes.”

Psalm 119:139

My anger is wearing me out, because my enemies don’t pay any attention to your words.

Psalm 130:6

I wait for the Lord to help me. I want his help more than night watchmen want the morning to come. I’ll say it again. I want his help more than night watchmen want the morning to come.

Psalm 145:19

He satisfies the needs of those who have respect for him. He hears their cry and saves them.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the Lord and have respect for him. Celebrate his rule with trembling.

Psalm 35:13

But when they were sick, I put on the clothing of sadness. I made myself humble by going without food. My prayers for them weren’t always answered.

Psalm 38:9

Lord, everything I really want is clearly known to you. You always hear me when I sigh.

Psalm 42:1

A deer longs for streams of water. God, I long for you in the same way.

Psalm 69:9

My great love for your house destroys me. Those who make fun of you make fun of me also.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person has respect for the Lord and avoids evil. But a foolish person has a bad temper and yet feels secure.

Proverbs 28:14

Blessed is the one who always trembles in front of God. But anyone who makes their heart stubborn will get into trouble.

Song of Solomon 8:6

Hold me close to your heart where your royal seal is worn. Keep me as close to yourself as the bracelet on your arm. My love for you is so strong it won’t let you go. Love is as powerful as death. Love’s jealousy is as strong as the grave. Love is like a blazing fire. Love burns like a mighty flame.

Isaiah 26:8

Lord, we are living the way your laws command us to live. We are waiting for you to act. We want your honor and fame to be known.

Isaiah 66:2

Didn’t I make everything by my power? That is how all things were created,” announces the Lord. “The people I value are not proud. They are sorry for the wrong things they have done. They have great respect for what I say.

Daniel 6:14

When the king heard this, he was very upset. He didn’t want Daniel to be harmed in any way. Until sunset, he did everything he could to save him.

Mark 3:5

Jesus looked around at them in anger. He was very upset because their hearts were stubborn. Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand had become as good as new.

John 2:17

His disciples remembered what had been written. It says, “My great love for your house will destroy me.” (Psalm 69:9)

Acts 17:16

Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy in Athens. He was very upset to see that the city was full of statues of gods.

Romans 11:20

That’s true. But they were broken off because they didn’t believe. You stand only because you do believe. So don’t be proud, but tremble.

Romans 14:18

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

Romans 3:5

Doesn’t the fact that we are wrong prove more clearly that God is right? Then what can we say? Can we say that God is not fair when he brings his anger down on us? As you can tell, I am just using human ways of thinking.

1 Corinthians 12:25

In that way, the parts of the body will not take sides. All of them will take care of one another.

1 Corinthians 5:13

God will judge those outside. Scripture says, “Get rid of that evil person!” (Deuteronomy 17:7; 19:19; 21:21; 22:21,24; 24:7)

1 Corinthians 5:2

And you are proud! Shouldn’t you be very sad instead? Shouldn’t you have thrown out of your church the man doing this?

2 Corinthians 13:7

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

2 Corinthians 2:6

He has been punished because most of you decided he should be. This punishment is enough.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

2 Corinthians 7:7

We were comforted not only when he came but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us how much you longed for me. He told us about your deep sadness and concern for me. That made my joy greater than ever.

2 Corinthians 7:9

Now I am happy. I’m not happy because you were made sad. I’m happy because your sadness led you to turn away from your sins. You became sad just as God wanted you to. So you were not hurt in any way by us.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know how much you want to help. I have been bragging about it to the people in Macedonia. I have been telling them that since last year you who live in Achaia were ready to give. You are so excited that it has stirred up most of them to take action.

Ephesians 4:26

Scripture says, “When you are angry, do not sin.” (Psalm 4:4) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Ephesians 5:11

Have nothing to do with the acts of darkness. They don’t produce anything good. Show what they are really like.

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

None of you should sin against your brother or sister by doing that. You should not take advantage of your brother or sister. The Lord will punish everyone who commits these kinds of sins. We have already told you and warned you about this.

1 Timothy 5:20

But those elders who are sinning should be corrected in front of everyone. This will be a warning to the others.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.

1 Peter 1:17

You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, you should long for the pure milk of God’s word. It will help you grow up as believers.

Jude 1:23

Save others by pulling them out of the fire. To others, show mercy mixed with fear of sin. Hate even the clothes that are stained by the sins of those who wear them.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.