2Cor 2:1 Cross References

2 Corinthians 2:1

1: So I said to myself, "No, I won't do it. I won't make them unhappy with another painful visit."

Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn't return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke.

For I am afraid that when I come to visit you I won't like what I find, and then you won't like my response. I am afraid that I will find quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfishness, backstabbing, gossip, conceit, and disorderly behavior.
Yes, I am afraid that when I come, God will humble me again because of you. And I will have to grieve because many of you who sinned earlier have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won't need to deal harshly with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down.

Which do you choose? Should I come with punishment and scolding, or should I come with quiet love and gentleness?

Even though I am not there with you in person, I am with you in the Spirit. Concerning the one who has done this, I have already passed judgment

When we arrived in Macedonia there was no rest for us. Outside there was conflict from every direction, and inside there was fear.
But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.
His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told me how much you were looking forward to my visit, and how sorry you were about what had happened, and how loyal your love is for me, I was filled with joy!
I am no longer sorry that I sent that letter to you, though I was sorry for a time, for I know that it was painful to you for a little while.

Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing.
I wanted to stop and see you on my way to Macedonia and again on my return trip. Then you could send me on my way to Judea.
You may be asking why I changed my plan. Hadn't I made up my mind yet? Or am I like people of the world who say yes when they really mean no?

I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis as quickly as you can, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.

So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.

Paul and Barnabas, disagreeing with them, argued forcefully and at length. Finally, Paul and Barnabas were sent to Jerusalem, accompanied by some local believers, to talk to the apostles and elders about this question.

How painful it was to write that letter! Heartbroken, I cried over it. I didn't want to hurt you, but I wanted you to know how very much I love you.

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