2 Corinthians 2:2-4

Evangelical Heritage Version

² For if I make you sad, then who is there to make me glad, other than those I made sad? ³ I am writing^[a] for this very purpose: That when I arrive, I will not be made sad by those who should make me glad. I am confident about all of you—that what gives me joy is what gives joy to all of you. ⁴ In fact, out of much trouble and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears. My goal was not to make you sad, but that you would know how very much I love you.