2 Corinthians 7:11

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For see what results that other sorrow--sorrow in accordance with God's will--has had in your case. What earnestness it produced! what explanations! what strong feeling! what alarm! what longing! what eagerness! what readiness to punish! You have proved yourselves altogether free from guilt in that matter.

Cross References

Mark 3:5

As they remained silent, Jesus looked round at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man: "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out; and his hand had become sound.

John 2:17

His disciples remembered that Scripture said--'Zeal for thy House will consume me.'

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his heart was stirred at seeing the whole city full of idols.

Romans 11:20

True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.

Romans 14:18

He who serves the Christ in this way pleases God, and wins the approval of his fellow men.

Romans 3:5

But what if our wrong-doing makes God's righteousness all the clearer? Will God be wrong in inflicting punishment? (I can but speak as a man.) Heaven forbid!

1 Corinthians 12:25

As to secure that there should be no disunion in the body, but that the parts should show the same care for one another.

1 Corinthians 5:13

While God judges those who are outside? 'Put away the wicked man from among you.'

1 Corinthians 5:2

Instead of grieving over it and taking steps for the expulsion of the man who has done this thing, is it possible that you are still puffed up?

2 Corinthians 13:7

We pray God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.

2 Corinthians 2:6

The man to whom I refer has been sufficiently punished by the penalty inflicted by the majority of you;

2 Corinthians 6:4

No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties,

2 Corinthians 7:1

With these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that pollutes either body or spirit, and, in deepest reverence for God, aim at perfect holiness.

2 Corinthians 7:7

And it is not only by his arrival that we are encouraged, but also by the encouragement which he received from you; for he tells us of your strong affection, your penitence, and your zeal on my behalf--so that I am happier still.

2 Corinthians 7:9

I am glad now; not because of the sorrow it caused you, but because your sorrow brought you to repentance. For it was God's will that you should feel sorrow, in order that you should not suffer loss in any way at our hands.

2 Corinthians 9:2

I know, of course, your willingness to help, and I am always boasting of it to the Macedonians. I tell them that you in Greece have been ready for a year past; and it was really your zeal that stimulated most of them.

Ephesians 4:26

'Be angry, yet do not sin.' Do not let the sun go down upon your anger;

Ephesians 5:11

Take no part in deeds of Darkness, from which no good can come; on the contrary, expose them.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient in the past, so now work out your own Salvation with anxious care, not only when I am with you, but all the more now that I am absent.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

None of you over-reaching or taking advantage of his Brother in such matters. 'The Lord takes vengeance' upon all who do such things, as we have already warned you and solemnly declared.

1 Timothy 5:20

but rebuke offenders publicly, so that others may take warning.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your utmost to show yourself true to God, a workman with no reason to be ashamed, accurate in delivering the Message of the Truth.

Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.

Hebrews 4:1

We must, therefore, be very careful, though there is a promise still standing that we shall enter upon God's Rest, that none of you even appear to have missed it.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is, before every thing else, pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to conviction, rich in compassion and good deeds, and free from partiality and insincerity.

1 Peter 1:17

And since you call upon him as 'Father,' who judges every one impartially by what he has done, let reverence be the spirit of your lives during the time of your stay upon earth.

1 Peter 2:2

like newly born infants, crave pure spiritual milk, so that you may be enabled by it to grow till you attain Salvation--

Jude 1:23

To others show pity, but with caution, hating the very clothing polluted by their touch.

Revelation 3:19

'All whom I love I rebuke and discipline.' Therefore be in earnest and repent.