For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
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Parallel translations
4 additional translationsFor godly sorrow worketh repentance unto salvation, a repentance which bringeth no regret: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
for the sorrow toward God reformation to salvation not to be repented of doth work, and the sorrow of the world doth work death,
For grief according toGod works repentance to salvation, never to be regretted; but the grief of the world works death.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament2 Corinthians — Paul's most personal letter. A defense of gospel ministry under pressure — comfort and conflict, giving and glory, weakness and power — with the tone shifting markedly at chapter 10.
- Author
- Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
- Date
- c. AD 55–56, from Macedonia