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2 Corinthians 7:10

2 Corinthians 7:10

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the sorrow: The sorrow of carnal men about worldly objects, loss of fortune, fame, or friends; which, being separated from the fear and love of God, and faith in his providence and mercy, frequently drinks up their spirits, breaks their proud, rebellious hearts, or drives them to lay desperate hands on themselves. , ; ; , ; ; , ; , ; ; ;

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