Paul recalls his anxiety in Macedonia despite outward fighting and inward fears until Titus arrived with news of the Corinthians' longing, mourning, and zeal, which transformed Paul's sorrow to rejoicing. He distinguishes godly sorrow that produces repentance unto salvation from worldly sorrow that produces death, noting how the Corinthians' godly sorrow produced earnestness, indignation, fear, desire, zeal, and vindication, confirming Titus's refreshed spirit concerning them.
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Comfort in AfflictionChapters 1-2
New Covenant MinistryChapters 3-6
Generous GivingChapters 7-9
Joy over repentance, collection for Jerusalem.
Paul's DefenseChapters 10-13
Bible Bites
Paul's Letter Written with Tears
Before writing 2 Corinthians, Paul wrote a severe letter to the Corinthians 'out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears' after a painful visit. This 'letter of tears' is mentioned in 2 Corinthians but may now be lost to history.
2 Corinthians 2:3-4