2 Corinthians 2:3

New International Version

I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline, or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 1:15

Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice.

2 Corinthians 1:23

I call God as my witness—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

2 Corinthians 12:21

I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery in which they have indulged.

2 Corinthians 13:10

This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

2 Corinthians 2:9

Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 7:12

So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are.

2 Corinthians 7:16

I am glad I can have complete confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 7:6

But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,

2 Corinthians 7:8

Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while—

2 Corinthians 8:22

In addition, we are sending with them our brother who has often proved to us in many ways that he is zealous, and now even more so because of his great confidence in you.

Galatians 5:10

I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is throwing you into confusion, whoever that may be, will have to pay the penalty.

2 Thessalonians 3:4

We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command.

Philemon 1:21

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.