2 Corinthians 2:3

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

Literal

And I wrote this same thing so that, having come, I might not have grief from those for whom it was necessary for me to rejoice, having been confident in you all, that my joy is of all of you.

Latin

Et hoc ipsum scripsi vobis, ut non cum venero, tristitiam super tristitiam habeam, de quibus oportuerat me gaudere: confidens in omnibus vobis, quia meum gaudium, omnium vestrum est.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 2:3–4

After his painful visit (2:1), Paul wrote a letter with great anguish and many tears. It was meant for the Corinthians' benefit. That letter (see also 7:8–10) seems to have been lost. However, it effectively brought about the needed repentance and change.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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Philemon 1:21
Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
2 Corinthians 8:22
And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
2 Thessalonians 3:4
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
2 Corinthians 7:12
So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 12:21–13:2
I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.
1 Corinthians 4:21–5:13
Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
2 Corinthians 7:8
Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time—
2 Corinthians 12:11
I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
2 Corinthians 1:15
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Grief Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Joy of Paul and the Corinthians, Because the Excommunicated Member Repented Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: Their People are Bound, to Give Them Joy

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