In 7.2-16: Paul rejoices over the church's repentance.
In verse 2: These charges explain his defense in 2.17 and 4.2.
In verse 3: I said before: When is not certain; possibly 4.12.
In verse 5: This resumes the discussion in 2.12-13.
In verses 6-7: The consolation Paul received from Titus' good report about Corinth is expressed in the opening prayer (1.3-7).
In verse 8: This is the "tearful letter" mentioned earlier (2.3-4, 9), probably chs 10-13.
In verses 9-13: Godly grief, literally "grief according to God," results in God's reconciling love (5.18-21).
Either the congregation's repentance is in view-they finally sided with Paul (v. 12)- or the individual who did wrong admitted it (2.7).
This is one of the few times repentance occurs in Paul's letters (12.21; Rom 2.4).
In 13b-16: These remarks confirm Titus' pivotal role in the crisis.
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