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For though I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it, though I did regret it. For I see that my letter made you sorry, though just for a while.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Though (ε κα). If also. Paul treats it as a fact.
With my epistle (εν τη επιστολη). The one referred to in…
19th Century
Anglican
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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“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” …
16th Century
Protestant
For though I grieved you. He now begins to apologize to the Corinthians for having handled them somewhat roughly in the previous Epistle. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For though I made you sorry with a letter His former epistle, relating to the incestuous person:
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There were fightings outside, or continual contentions with, and opposition from Jews and Gentiles; and there were fears within, and great concern …
13th Century
Catholic
After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …