2 Corinthians 2:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When I wrote to you before, I was very troubled and my heart was full of sadness. I wrote with many tears. I did not write to make you sad, but to let you know how much I love you.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:12

The main reason I wrote that letter was not because of the one who did the wrong or the one who was hurt. I wrote so that you would realize, before God, how very much you care for us.

Psalm 119:136

I have cried a river of tears because people don’t obey your teachings.

Philippians 3:18

There are many who live like enemies of the cross of Christ. I have often told you about them. And it makes me cry to tell you about them now.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I am happy to give everything I have for you. I will even give myself for you. If I love you more, will you love me less?

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am jealous for you with a jealousy that comes from God. I promised to give you to Christ. He must be your only husband. I want to give you to Christ to be his pure bride.

2 Corinthians 2:9

This is why I wrote to you. I wanted to test you and see if you obey in everything.