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.
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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.