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2 Corinthians 7:9
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2 Corinthians 7:9
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9 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but (A)because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.
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2 Corinthians 7:9
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2 Corinthians 7:9
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9 yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us.
Jeremiah 31:18-20
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Jeremiah 31:18-20
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18 I have heard (A)Ephraim grieving,
‘You have disciplined me, and I was disciplined,
like an untrained calf;
(B)bring me back that I may be restored,
for you are the Lord my God.
19 For after (C)I had turned away, I relented,
and after I was instructed, (D)I struck my thigh;
(E)I was ashamed, and I was confounded,
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’
20 (F)Is Ephraim my dear son?
(G)Is he my darling child?
For as often as I speak against him,
I do remember him still.
(H)Therefore my heart[a] yearns for him;
I will surely have mercy on him,
declares the Lord.
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- Jeremiah 31:20 Hebrew bowels
Jeremiah 31:18-20
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Jeremiah 31:18-20
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18 “I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning:
‘You disciplined(A) me like an unruly calf,(B)
and I have been disciplined.
Restore(C) me, and I will return,
because you are the Lord my God.
19 After I strayed,(D)
I repented;
after I came to understand,
I beat(E) my breast.
I was ashamed(F) and humiliated
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’(G)
20 Is not Ephraim my dear son,
the child(H) in whom I delight?
Though I often speak against him,
I still remember(I) him.
Therefore my heart yearns for him;
I have great compassion(J) for him,”
declares the Lord.
Luke 15:7
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Luke 15:7
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7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who (A)repents than over ninety-nine (B)righteous persons who need no repentance.
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Luke 15:7
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Luke 15:7
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7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.(A)
2 Corinthians 13:8-10
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2 Corinthians 13:8-10
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8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 For we are glad when (A)we are weak and you are strong. Your (B)restoration is what we pray for. 10 For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come (C)I may not have to be (D)severe in my use of (E)the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
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2 Corinthians 13:8-10
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2 Corinthians 13:8-10
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8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 We are glad whenever we are weak(A) but you are strong;(B) and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.(C) 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(D) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(E)
2 Corinthians 7:10-11
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2 Corinthians 7:10-11
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10 For (A)godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas (B)worldly grief produces death. 11 For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, (C)what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter.
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2 Corinthians 7:10-11
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2 Corinthians 7:10-11
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10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation(A) and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern,(B) what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
Acts 20:21
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Acts 20:21
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21 (A)testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of (B)repentance toward God and of (C)faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.[a]
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- Acts 20:21 Some manuscripts omit Christ
Acts 20:21
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Acts 20:21
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21 I have declared to both Jews(A) and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance(B) and have faith in our Lord Jesus.(C)
Ecclesiastes 7:3
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Ecclesiastes 7:3
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3 Sorrow is better than laughter,
(A)for by sadness of face the heart is made glad.
Ecclesiastes 7:3
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Ecclesiastes 7:3
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3 Frustration is better than laughter,(A)
because a sad face is good for the heart.
Psalm 38:18
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Psalm 38:18
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Psalm 38:18
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Psalm 38:18
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18 I confess my iniquity;(A)
I am troubled by my sin.
2 Corinthians 10:8-10
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2 Corinthians 10:8-10
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8 For even if I boast a little too much of (A)our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be ashamed. 9 I do not want to appear to be frightening you with my letters. 10 For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but (B)his bodily presence is weak, and (C)his speech of no account.”
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2 Corinthians 10:8-10
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2 Corinthians 10:8-10
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8 So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us(A) for building you up rather than tearing you down,(B) I will not be ashamed of it. 9 I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you with my letters. 10 For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive(C) and his speaking amounts to nothing.”(D)
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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6 But (A)God, who comforts the downcast, (B)comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more.
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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2 Corinthians 7:6-7
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6 But God, who comforts the downcast,(A) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(B) 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
2 Corinthians 2:16
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2 Corinthians 2:16
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16 (A)to one a fragrance from death to death, (B)to the other a fragrance from life to life. (C)Who is sufficient for these things?
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2 Corinthians 2:16
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2 Corinthians 2:16
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16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death;(A) to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?(B)
2 Corinthians 1:12
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2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul's Change of Plans
12 For our boast is this, (A)the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity[a] and (B)godly sincerity, (C)not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Some manuscripts holiness
2 Corinthians 1:12
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2 Corinthians 1:12
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Paul’s Change of Plans
12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience(A) testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a](B) and godly sincerity.(C) We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom(D) but on God’s grace.
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- 2 Corinthians 1:12 Many manuscripts holiness
Luke 15:17-24
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Luke 15:17-24
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17 “But (A)when he (B)came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, (C)I have sinned against (D)heaven and before you. 19 (E)I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and (F)ran and (G)embraced him and (H)kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. (I)I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’[a] 22 But the father said to his servants,[b] ‘Bring quickly (J)the best robe, and put it on him, and put (K)a ring on his hand, and (L)shoes on his feet. 23 And bring (M)the fattened calf and kill it, and (N)let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son (O)was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
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- Luke 15:21 Some manuscripts add treat me as one of your hired servants
- Luke 15:22 Or bondservants
Luke 15:17-24
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Luke 15:17-24
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17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned(A) against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.(B)
21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.(C) I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe(D) and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger(E) and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again;(F) he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.(G)
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