2 Corinthians 2:4

God's Word

I was deeply troubled and anguished. In fact, I had tears in my eyes when I wrote to you. I didn’t write to make you uncomfortable but to let you know how much I love you.

Cross References

Psalm 119:136

Streams of tears flow from my eyes because others do not follow your teachings.

2 Corinthians 11:2

I’m as protective of you as God is. After all, you’re a virgin whom I promised in marriage to one man—Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will be very glad to spend whatever I have. I’ll even give myself for you. Do you love me less because I love you so much?

2 Corinthians 2:9

I had also written to you to test you. I wanted to see if you would be obedient in every way.

2 Corinthians 7:12

So, when I wrote to you, I didn’t write because of the man who did the wrong or the man who was hurt by it. Rather, I wrote because I wanted you to show your devotion to us in God’s sight.

Philippians 3:18

I have often told you, and now tell you with tears in my eyes, that many live as the enemies of the cross of Christ.