2 Corinthians 7:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 7:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 7:10 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 7:10 — KJV
“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”
— 2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 7:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 7:10
“The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. ungodly men: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:10: godly, sorrow, death
“And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:10: salvation, death
“And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:10: repented, death
“When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; waves: or, pangs ungodly...: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:10: godly, death
“The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me; sorrows: or, cords”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 7:10: sorrow, death
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