This is the very thing I (A)wrote you, so that (B)when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having (C)confidence in you all that my joy was the joy of you all.

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I wrote as I did,(A) so that when I came I would not be distressed(B) by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence(C) in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

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For to this end (A)I also wrote, so that I might [a](B)put you to the test, whether you are (C)obedient in all things.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 2:9 Lit know the proof of you

Another reason I wrote you(A) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(B)

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For though I (A)caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it; though I did regret it—for I see that that letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while—

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Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter,(A) I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while—

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