2 Corinthians 2:4

Bible in Basic English 1965

For out of much trouble and pain of heart and much weeping I sent my letter to you; not to give you sorrow, but so that you might see how great is the love which I have to you.

Cross References

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of water are flowing from my eyes, because men do not keep your law.

2 Corinthians 11:2

For I have a very great care for you: because you have been married by me to one husband, and it is my desire to give you completely holy to Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:15

And I will gladly give all I have for your souls. If I have the more love for you, am I to be loved the less?

2 Corinthians 2:9

And for the same reason I sent you a letter so that I might be certain of your desire to do my orders in all things.

2 Corinthians 7:12

So though I sent you a letter, it was not only because of the man who did the wrong, or because of him to whom the wrong was done, but so that your true care for us might be made clear in the eyes of God.

Philippians 3:18

For there are those, of whom I have given you word before, and do so now with sorrow, who are haters of the cross of Christ;