World English Bible
2 Corinthians 2:3
“And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.”
Verse in context — 2 Corinthians 2
1
But I determined this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow.
2
For if I make you sorry, then who will make me glad but he who is made sorry by me?
3
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.
4
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made sorry, but that you might know the love that I have so abundantly for you.
5
But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I not press too heavily) to you all.
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Paul’s defense of his ministry and encouragement in hardship.
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