2 Corinthians 7

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

With these sacred promises in our hearts, dear ones, let's purify ourselves from all physical and spiritual impurities, striving to be holy, guided by our awe and respect for God.

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

Welcome us; we've harmed no one, tainted no one, cheated no one.

I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

I'm not saying this to judge you, because as I've mentioned before, you hold a special place in our hearts. We are ready to share both life and death with you.

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

I speak to you with fearless confidence, and I take immense pride in you. I am filled with peace, and despite our struggles, my joy overflows.

For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

When we arrived in Macedonia, we were restless and overwhelmed. We faced battles outside and fear within.

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Despite our despair, God, the great comforter, uplifted our spirits through the arrival of Titus.

And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

His visit wasn't the only joy, but also the comfort he found in you. He shared your deep longing, your sorrow, and your passionate thoughts about me, which filled my heart with even more happiness.

For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

Even though my letter upset you, I don't regret it. I did feel sorry initially, realizing it caused you pain, but it was only temporary.

Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

I'm glad, not because you felt pain, but because your sorrow led you to change. You felt regret in a divine way, ensuring we caused you no harm.

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

True remorse leads to a change of heart and salvation, a decision you won't regret. But worldly grief brings death.

For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

See what this godly sorrow has stirred up in you: such earnestness, such eagerness to clear yourselves, a righteous anger, a fear, a passionate longing, a fervor, and a desire for justice! In every way you've shown yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

Even though I wrote to you, it wasn't because of the person who did wrong, or the one who was wronged. Instead, I wrote so you could see how much we truly care for you, in the eyes of God.

Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

We found solace in your kindness, and our joy overflowed when we saw Titus uplifted by your collective spirit.

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

If I've ever bragged about you to him, I don't regret it. Just as we've always been honest with you, the praises I sang about you to Titus have proven to be true.

And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

His love for you runs deep within his heart, growing stronger as he recalls your unwavering obedience. He remembers how you welcomed him with awe and reverence.

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

I'm overjoyed, knowing I can trust you in every situation.