2 corinthians 2

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English Standard Version 1 For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. Who is sufficient for these things? I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

2 corinthians 2

But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow. For if I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad but the one who is made sorrowful by me? But I determined : Carrying on the thought from chapter one, Paul defends himself against the Corinthian Christians. Some among them criticized him because he changed his travel plans and did not come when he planned to. If I make you sorrowful, then who is he who makes me glad? Paul also knew that another painful visit would not be good for him. The constant conflict with the Corinthian Christians could really damage his relationship with them. It seems that Paul thought it best to give the Corinthian Christians a little room, and give them space to repent and get their act together. And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all. For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you.

Ac Ac Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him : Since the man responded to the correction and repented, it was time for love and healing.

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I hope to spend some time with you , o if the Lord permits. He will come when he has opportunity. Our Lord , come! To the church of God that is at Corinth , d with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia :. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.

2 corinthians 2

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In this chapter, Paul explains the reason he delayed his return to Corinth from Macedonia. Home Bible Plans Videos. For what I have forgiven--if I have forgiven anything--it is for your benefit in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. Paul expected the Corinthian Christians to take the lead in showing the man forgiveness and restoration. For we are not ignorant of his schemes. He received this punishment which was inflicted by the majority. Who is adequate for these things? In fact, Paul plainly says he has not grieved me. Share Their cry of triumph. Treasure in Jars of Clay 7 But we have this treasure in p jars of clay , q to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. He is probably the same one that Paul told the Corinthian Christians to confront in 1 Corinthians 5.

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You can also change some of your preferences. Follow Us: www. This punishment which was inflicted by the majority is sufficient for such a man, so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him , lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. So I said good-bye and went on to Macedonia to find him. For more information about the NLT:. Red Letter. In the same way, the "aroma" of Christ's influence smells of death to those headed for eternal death in unbelief, and smells of life to those being saved by forgiveness of sin through faith in Christ. We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Share Verse. There followed the white bull for sacrifice which would be made. Ga Eph So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Forgive the Sinner 5 Now y if anyone has caused pain, z he has caused it not to me, but a in some measure—not to put it too severely—to all of you. And I wrote this very thing to you : Paul wisely understood that considering all the circumstances, a letter was better than a personal visit.