2 Corinthians 7:8
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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.”
εἰ
If, whether, that. Ei. Scripture's great conditionals hinge on this word, framing promises, warnings, and tests of faith. If you confess, if you believe, if you remain. The ifs of God are invitations, not uncertainties.
λυπέω
I have grieved
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λυπέω
Grieve, to cause sorrow, to be sad. Lypeo. Godly grief produces repentance that leads to salvation, but worldly grief produces death. Not all sorrow is equal. Let yours lead somewhere.
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ἐπιστολή
letter
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ἐπιστολή
Letter, written message. Epistolē. Paul's letters carried apostolic authority across distances he could not travel. Words committed to writing can outlast a lifetime.
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μεταμέλλομαι
I do regret it;
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μεταμέλλομαι
Regret, afterthought, to care afterwards. Metaméllomai. Judas felt remorse but did not turn to God; Paul contrasts worldly sorrow with godly repentance that leads to life. Not all regret is repentance. Let yours lead somewhere.
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ὥρα
an hour
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ὥρα
Hour, appointed time. Hṓra. Jesus often spoke of his hour, the moment ordained for his glory and sacrifice. Every season of your life is held in the Father's hands. Be present in the hour you are given.
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