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Sorrowed (λυπηθῆναι)
Rev., correctly, were made sorry. The verb is in the passive voice, and is so rendered by the A.V. in 2Co 7:9, but, inconsistently, sorrowed in the next clause.
Carefulness (σπουδήν)
See on diligence, Rom 12:8. Rev., earnest care.
Clearing of yourselves (ἀπολογίαν)
See on 1Pe 3:15. Exculpation or self-defense from complicity with the incestuous person by their neglect and refusal to humble themselves.
Indignation (ἀγανάκτησιν)
Only here in the New Testament. Compare the kindred verb ἀγανακτέω to be indignant, Mat 20:24; Mar 10:14, etc.
Revenge (ἐκδίκησιν)
An unfortunate rendering, because of the personal feeling of vindictiveness which attaches to the popular usage. Rev. avenging is little, if any, better. It is rather meting out of justice; doing justice to all parties. See on Luk 18:3; see on Luk 21:22. The word has, however, the sense of requital (see on Rom 12:19; compare 2Th 1:8), and carries with it, etymologically, the sense of vindication, as Luk 18:7, Luk 18:8. Bengel remarks that the six results of godly sorrow fall into pairs: clearing and indignation relating to the disgrace of the Church; fear and longing (vehement desire) to the apostle; zeal and avenging to the offender.