Note 13 at 2 Cor. 7:9: Paul rejoiced that the Corinthians were made sorry in a godly manner, that is, that their sorrow led them to repentance. Because of this response, further discipline from Paul was not required.

However, Paul got no pleasure out of correcting the Corinthians. His only pleasure associated with this situation was the positive results that the correction accomplished. Parents have said millions of times as they correct their children, "This hurts me more than it hurts you." Truly that was the attitude of Paul, and that should be the attitude of ministers today. Those who enjoy rebuking others are not following Paul's example.

Note 14 at 2 Cor. 7:9: The NIV translates the last part of this verse as, ". . .For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us." Correction doesn't hurt if it is received.