2 Corinthians 2:3

New Living Translation

That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 1:15

Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing by visiting you twice—

2 Corinthians 1:23

Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn’t return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke.

2 Corinthians 12:11

You have made me act like a fool. You ought to be writing commendations for me, for I am not at all inferior to these “super apostles,” even though I am nothing at all.

2 Corinthians 12:21

Yes, I am afraid that when I come again, God will humble me in your presence. And I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

2 Corinthians 13:10

I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won’t need to deal severely with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down.

2 Corinthians 2:9

I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions.

2 Corinthians 7:12

My purpose, then, was not to write about who did the wrong or who was wronged. I wrote to you so that in the sight of God you could see for yourselves how loyal you are to us.

2 Corinthians 7:16

I am very happy now because I have complete confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 7:6

But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

2 Corinthians 7:8

I am not sorry that I sent that severe letter to you, though I was sorry at first, for I know it was painful to you for a little while.

2 Corinthians 8:22

We are also sending with them another of our brothers who has proven himself many times and has shown on many occasions how eager he is. He is now even more enthusiastic because of his great confidence in you.

Galatians 5:10

I am trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teachings. God will judge that person, whoever he is, who has been confusing you.

2 Thessalonians 3:4

And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you.

Philemon 1:21

I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!