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.
Look, I know my last letter hurt your feelings, and honestly? I don't regret sending it, even though I went back and forth about it at first. I can see that letter made you uncomfortable, but it was only temporary.
Sometimes the truth stings for a minute, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be said.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, written around AD 55-57, he is referring to an earlier letter (likely 1 Corinthians) that addressed serious problems like immorality and division in the Corinthian church, causing them temporary grief. Paul initially felt regret for the pain his words inflicted, but he now sees that this sorrow led to their repentance and spiritual growth. This reflects the apostle's pastoral concern for a church in a culturally diverse and morally challenging Roman city.
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