F -or even
if I grieved you by my letter,
I do not regret (it).
– although I did regret (it)
(for I see that in that letter
I grieved you
for a time)
– now I rejoice
not because you were grieved
(but because) you were grieved resulting in repentance
For you were grieved according to God(‘s will)
so that in no way would you suffer harm because of us.
Eternal God and Father,
you create us by your power,
and redeem us by your love,
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,
that we may give ourselves in love and service
to one another and to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen