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A Leader's Loving 'Regret'
Commentators clarify that Paul's 'regret' was not remorse for doing wrong, but the deep anxiety a loving leader feels when causing necessary pain. Like a parent correcting a beloved child, Paul felt the sting of the discipline he had to administer, showing his deep affection and tenderness for the Corinthians. His initial regret stemmed from love, not a mistake.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
18th Century
Theologian
For though I made you sorry, etc. That is, in the first epistle which he had sent to them. In that epistle he had felt it necessary to rep…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
Though (ε κα). If also. Paul treats it as a fact.
With my epistle (εν τη επιστολη). The one referred to in…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
19th Century
Bishop
For though I made you sorry with a letter.—A better translation is For even if, and, since the Greek includes th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
“My letter” refers to the so-called “severe letter,” one that is no longer extant but was written after 1 Corinthians and Paul’s “sorrowful visit” …
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
16th Century
Theologian
For though I grieved you. He now begins to apologize to the Corinthians for having handled them somewhat roughly in the previous Epistle. …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 7:8
17th Century
Pastor
For though I made you sorry with a letter
His former epistle, relating to the incestuous person:
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 7:5–11
17th Century
Minister
There were fightings outside, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern …