2 Corinthians 7:3-4

7:3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I told you before that you are in our hearts so that we die together and live together with you.

A Letter That Caused Sadness

7:4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement; I am overflowing with joy in the midst of all our suffering.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Self-Purification

7:1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

2 Corinthians 2:1

2:1 So I made up my own mind not to pay you another painful visit.

Job 32:20

32:20 I will speak, so that I may find relief;

I will open my lips, so that I may answer.

Job 33:2-3

33:2 See now, I have opened my mouth;

my tongue in my mouth has spoken.

33:3 My words come from the uprightness of my heart,

and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.

Psalms 51:15

51:15 O Lord, give me the words!

Then my mouth will praise you.