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

Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 2:1

King James Version

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

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.