21 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.

Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 2:1

New International Version

21 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.

English Standard Version

21 For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.

The Message

21 That's why I decided not to make another visit that could only be painful to both of us.

New King James Version

21 But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow.

New Living Translation

21 So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:1

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:1-4

(Read 2 Corinthians 2:1-4)

The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; and he had written in confidence of their doing what was to their benefit and his comfort; and that therefore they would be glad to remove every cause of disquiet from him. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given.

2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 2:2

New International Version

2 For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved?

English Standard Version

2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained?

The Message

2 If by merely showing up I would put you in an embarrassingly painful position, how would you then be free to cheer and refresh me?

New King James Version

2 For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me?

New Living Translation

2 For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:2

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:1-4

(Read 2 Corinthians 2:1-4)

The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; and he had written in confidence of their doing what was to their benefit and his comfort; and that therefore they would be glad to remove every cause of disquiet from him. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given.