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2 Corinthians 7:11

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For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
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  1. Romans 14:18Rank 1 from verse 11
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    18For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

  2. 1 Timothy 5:21–22Rank 2 from verse 11
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    21I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

    22Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

  3. 2 Timothy 2:15Rank 3 from verse 11
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    15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  4. Ephesians 5:11Rank 4 from verse 11
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    11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

  5. Psalms 2:11Rank 5 from verse 11
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    11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

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2 Corinthians 7:11

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

selfsame

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The very same, exactly identical, and not another, especially the identical person, thing, day, time, or Spirit already named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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godly

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Sense 1: Devout and reverent toward God; conforming to God's will. Sense 2: As an adverb, in a godly manner. In some phrases, arising from or directed toward God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

wrought

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Worked, laboured, acted, made, formed, fashioned, performed, produced, or brought about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

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clearing

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1. Acquitting or freeing from guilt. 2. Vindicating or showing oneself clear of blame.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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fear

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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

vehement

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Very strong, intense, forceful, fervent, violent, or deeply earnest in degree or effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

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desire

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Sense 1: A wish, longing, request, pleasure, or thing wished for. Sense 2: To wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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zeal

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Strong ardour, fervent concern, eager devotion, jealous care, or energetic determination.

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revenge

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Sense 1: Wrongful retaliation for an injury. Sense 2: Vindication or punishment returned for a wrong. Sense 3: As a verb, to avenge or punish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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approved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of approve. Sense 1: To judge or accept as worthy or fit. Sense 2: To discern or recognize as excellent.

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COMBINED MEANING

clear

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Sense 1: Innocent or free from guilt. Sense 2: Manifest or plain. Sense 3: As a verb, to acquit.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

11For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

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12Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

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