2 Corinthians 2:1
But, so far as I am concerned, I have resolved not to have a painful visit the next time I come to see you.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 11:29So the disciples decided to send relief, every one in proportion to his means, to the brethren living in Judaea.
Acts 15:37Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,
1 Corinthians 4:21Which shall it be? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in a loving and tender spirit?
2 Corinthians 1:15It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour--
2 Corinthians 2:4For with many tears I write to you, and in deep suffering and depression of spirit, not in order to grieve you, but in the hope of showing you how brimful my heart is with love for you.
2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that perhaps when I come I may not find you to be what I desire, and that you may find me to be what you do not desire; that perhaps there may be contention, jealousy, bitter feeling, party spirit, ill-natured talk, backbiting, undue eulogy, unrest;
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:1
In this chapter the apostle proceeds in the account of the reasons why he did not come to Corinth, ver. 1-4 . Then he writes concerning the incestuous person who lay under censure; and gives direction for restoring him, together with the reasons for their so doing ( ver. 5-11 ), and afterwards informs them of his labours and success in preaching the gospel in several places, ver. 12-17 . Read the whole commentary →