2 Corinthians 2:3

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2 Corinthians 2:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

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

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

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

4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

5 Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you—to some degree, not to overstate it.

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1 Corinthians 5:3

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1 Corinthians 5:4

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1 Corinthians 5:5

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2 Corinthians 13:2

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