2 Corinthians 2:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

At the time I wrote, I was suffering terribly. My eyes were full of tears, and my heart was broken. But I didn't want to make you feel bad. I only wanted to let you know how much I cared for you.

Cross References

Psalm 119:136

When anyone disobeys you, my eyes overflow with tears.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am as concerned about you as God is. You were like a virgin bride I had chosen only for Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I will gladly give all that I have and all that I am. Will you love me less for loving you too much?

2 Corinthians 2:9

I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions.

2 Corinthians 7:12

When I wrote to you, it wasn't to accuse the one who was wrong or to stand up for the one who was hurt. I wrote, so that God would show you how much you do care for us.

Philippians 3:18

I often warned you that many people are living as enemies of the cross of Christ. And now with tears in my eyes, I warn you again