2 Corinthians 2:4

New Century Version

When I wrote to you before, I was very troubled and unhappy in my heart, and 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

I wrote that letter, not because of the one who did the wrong or because of the person who was hurt. I wrote the letter so you could see, before God, the great care you have for us.

Psalm 119:136

Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.

Philippians 3:18

Many people 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, even myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

2 Corinthians 11:2

I am jealous over you with a jealousy that comes from God. I promised to give you to Christ, as your only husband. I want to give you as his pure bride.

2 Corinthians 2:9

I wrote you to test you and to see if you obey in everything.