2 Corinthians 7

Paul expresses joy and comfort upon learning of the Corinthians' repentance in response to his severe letter, emphasizing the distinction between godly sorrow (which leads to repentance and salvation) and worldly sorrow (which produces death).[1][2] The chapter details the fruits of their genuine repentance—including diligence, fear of sin, vehement desire for purity, and zeal—and concludes with Paul's confidence in them being vindicated through Titus's report of their earnestness.[1][2]