Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
For even when we had come into Macedonia, our flesh had no relief, but we were afflicted on every side. Fights were outside. Fear was inside.
Nevertheless, he who comforts the lowly, God, comforted us by the coming of Titus.
For though I grieved you with my letter, I do not regret it.
For godly sorrow produces repentance to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death.
I rejoice that in everything I am confident concerning you.