2 Corinthians 2:4

New Living Translation

I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.

Cross References

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

2 Corinthians 11:2

For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:15

I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.

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.

Philippians 3:18

For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ.