2 Corinthians 7:10
For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 7:7 describes the Corinthians' mourning and zeal — the very expression of godly grief that produced repentance.
2 Corinthians 7:7 reports their longing and sorrow — the godly grief that leads to repentance without regret.
2 Corinthians 7:15 shows the Corinthians' obedient reception with fear and trembling, the positive fruit of the godly sorrow described here.
In 2 Cor 12:21, Paul's mourning over unrepentant sin contrasts with the godly sorrow that here leads to salvation.
In Luke 18:13, the tax collector's humble plea for mercy exemplifies godly grief leading to repentance.
Luke 15:10 declares joy in heaven over one repentant sinner — the heavenly response to the repentance that godly sorrow produces.
Acts 3:19 calls for repentance to blot out sins, directly reflecting the repentance that godly sorrow produces.
Acts 11:18 notes God grants repentance to life, matching Paul's 'repentance without regret' here.
Genesis 4:13-15 shows Cain's remorse over punishment, not sin — a classic example of worldly grief leading to death.
In Matthew 27:5, Judas hangs himself — the direct result of worldly sorrow, fulfilling 'brings death' in stark contrast to godly sorrow.
In Matthew 27:4, Judas confesses betraying innocent blood — his remorse is worldly sorrow that leads to his death, contrasting with repentance.
Matthew 26:75 records Peter's bitter weeping after denying Christ — a classic example of godly sorrow producing genuine repentance.
Matthew 21:28-32 contrasts the son who repented and entered the kingdom with the one who did not — illustrating godly sorrow vs. false obedience.
In Jonah 4:9, Jonah's anger leads him to wish for death — a clear example of worldly sorrow that brings death, contrasting with godly sorrow.
Jonah 3:10 shows God relenting when the Ninevites turned from evil — the divine response to repentance that leads to salvation.
Jonah 3:8 calls for turning from evil ways — a clear example of repentance arising from godly sorrow in response to God's warning.
Ezekiel 18:27 promises that turning from wickedness saves life — a direct parallel to repentance that leads to salvation without regret.
In 2 Tim 2:25, repentance leading to knowledge of truth is granted by God, aligning with godly sorrow's outcome.
Job 33:28 continues: redemption from the pit and seeing light — the outcome of repentance that godly sorrow produces.
In Job 33:27, a person confesses sin and is restored, illustrating the godly sorrow that leads to repentance and salvation.
In 1 Kings 21:4, Ahab's sullen anger over Naboth's vineyard exemplifies worldly sorrow that leads to sinful plotting and death.
In 1 Kings 8:47-50, Solomon prays that repentance leads to forgiveness, mirroring the principle of godly sorrow producing salvation here.
2 Sam 17:23 depicts Ahithophel's suicide after rejected counsel — a direct example of worldly grief producing death.
In 2 Sam 12:13, David's confession and forgiveness exemplify the godly sorrow that here produces repentance and salvation.
Acts 26:20 insists on deeds consistent with repentance — the fruit that proves godly grief is genuine.
Luke 18:24 shows the rich ruler's sorrow over possessions — an example of worldly grief that prevents repentance, contrasting with godly grief.
In Mark 10:22, the rich man's sadness at losing eternal life illustrates worldly sorrow that brings death.
In Luke 7:38, the woman's tears of repentance reflect the godly grief that leads to forgiveness and salvation.
In Luke 3:8, John the Baptist demands fruits of repentance — the same visible evidence that genuine godly grief produces.
In Mark 14:72, Peter's bitter weeping after denial exemplifies the godly sorrow that leads to restoration.
In Matthew 27:3, Judas's remorse led to death, contrasting sharply with the life-giving godly sorrow.
In Matthew 3:8, bearing fruit worthy of repentance is the necessary evidence of genuine godly sorrow.
In Ezekiel 36:31, loathing oneself for sin is the promised response that matches godly sorrow leading to salvation.
In Jeremiah 31:19, Ephraim's shame and striking his thigh exemplify the godly sorrow that produces repentance.
In Hebrews 12:17, Esau found no repentance despite tears — his worldly sorrow for lost blessing shows sorrow without repentance, parallel to worldly sorrow's futility.
Luke 6:21 blesses those who weep now, promising laughter — mirroring how godly grief leads to salvation and joy.
Acts 17:30 commands all people to repent — the very response that godly grief produces, leading to salvation.
Acts 20:21 pairs repentance toward God with faith — the repentance that springs from godly grief.
In Matthew 5:4, mourning over sin brings comfort, echoing the promise of no regret from godly sorrow.
Hebrews 6:1 describes repentance from dead works as foundational — reinforcing that the repentance produced by godly sorrow here is elementary to salvation.
James 4:9 calls for mourning and weeping as part of repentance before God — illustrating the godly sorrow that leads to salvation described here.