2 Corinthians 2:1-7

1 2 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.

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

3 I wrote as I did so that when I came I should not be distressed by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

4 For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.

5 Forgiveness for the Sinner
If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent—not to put it too severely.

6 The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient for him.

7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

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Cross References for 2 Corinthians 2:1-7

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1 Corinthians 2:2 - For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:2

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2 Corinthians 2:4 - For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve y... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:4

2 Corinthians 1:15-17 - Because I was confident of this, I planned to visit you first so that you might benefit twice. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:15-17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:15-17

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