Paul lists seven specific, active results of the Corinthians' "godly sorrow." Commentators explain these are not just feelings, but actions: 1) Earnest care to fix the problem, 2) Clearing themselves by showing they didn't approve of the sin, 3) Indignation against the sin itself, 4) Fear of God and of sin's consequences, 5) Longing for reconciliation, 6) Zeal to restore purity, and 7) A readiness to see justice done ("avenging"). This provides a practical checklist for genuine repentance.