2 Corinthians 2:1
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.
2 Corinthians 2:2
2 For if I grieve you, who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved?
Other Translations of 2 Corinthians 2:2
King James Version
2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?
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.
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.