2 Corinthians 7:11

2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 7

“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.”2 Corinthians 7:11

What Does 2 Corinthians 7:11 Mean?

2 Corinthians 7:11 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Purity, Self-Control, Integrity, and Reconciliation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 7:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Revelation 3:19“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”Romans 14:18“For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.”1 Timothy 5:21“I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”Psalms 2:11“Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.”Luke 18:13“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”Ephesians 5:11“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”1 Corinthians 5:13“But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.”2 Corinthians 7:7“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.”Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Hebrews 12:15“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;”1 Peter 2:2“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:”Jude 1:23“And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.”Psalms 35:13“But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.”Psalms 38:9“Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.”Psalms 42:1“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”Acts 17:16“Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.”Romans 11:20“Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:”1 Corinthians 5:2“And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.”1 Corinthians 12:25“That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.”

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