For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

Instead your hearts are filled with sadness because I have said these things to you.

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

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

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy.