In 2 Corinthians 7:11, Paul lists the earnestness and zeal that result from this godly sorrow—the fruit of the grief he rejoices over.

2 Corinthians 7:10 contrasts godly sorrow (leading to repentance) with worldly sorrow — defining the sorrow Paul celebrates.

2 Corinthians 7:7 reports Titus's news of their sorrow and longing — the very sorrow that led to repentance.

2 Corinthians 7:6 shows God comforted Paul through Titus — part of the same narrative of joy over their repentance.

In 2 Cor 12:21, Paul fears mourning over those who haven't repented—the opposite outcome of the godly sorrow that leads to repentance here.

Luke 15:32 celebrates joy over the lost son found, echoing the rejoicing over godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Luke 15:17-24 depicts the prodigal's godly sorrow and return, mirroring the grief that produces repentance here.

Luke 15:10 shows heaven's joy over a sinner's repentance—the same joy Paul has over godly sorrow leading to repentance.

Luke 15:7 shows heaven's joy over a repentant sinner, mirroring Paul's joy over the Corinthians' godly sorrow leading to repentance.

Jeremiah 31:18-20 shows Ephraim's repentance after discipline and God's compassion — mirrors the godly sorrow and restoration Paul describes.

Isaiah 6:9-10 describes a judgment of hardened hearts unable to repent—opposite to the godly sorrow that leads to repentance here.

In Luke 22:62, Peter's bitter weeping after denying Jesus exemplifies the godly sorrow that leads to repentance, as described here.

In 1 Cor 5:2, the Corinthians were puffed up instead of mourning over sin—the opposite of the godly sorrow that leads to repentance here.

In Matthew 5:4, Jesus pronounces blessing on those who mourn—directly paralleling the comfort that follows godly sorrow.

In Jeremiah 31:9, weeping accompanies return from exile—a strong parallel to godly sorrow that leads to repentance and restoration.

In Psalm 30:5, weeping is temporary and joy follows—mirroring the pattern of godly sorrow leading to repentance and rejoicing.

In Nehemiah 8:9, the people weep over the Law but are told not to mourn—contrasting with the approved sorrow that produces repentance.

Acts 20:21 summarizes Paul's preaching of repentance toward God, the same repentance produced by godly sorrow here.