2 Corinthians 2:1

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2 Corinthians 2:1

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.

I determined

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I determined

And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;

And the disciples, everyone as he was able, made a decision to send help to the brothers living in Judaea:

And after Paul and Barnabas had had no little argument and discussion with them, the brothers made a decision to send Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to the Apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem about this question.

For I had made the decision to have knowledge of nothing among you but only of Jesus Christ on the cross.

For I myself, being present in spirit though not in body, have come to a decision about him who has done this thing;

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis: for it is my purpose to be there for the winter.

That

For out of much trouble and pain of heart and much weeping I sent my letter to you; not to give you sorrow, but so that you might see how great is the love which I have to you.

But God is my witness that it was in pity for you that I did not come to Corinth at that time.

For even when we had come into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; there were fightings outside and fears inside.

For I have a fear that, when I come, you may not be answering to my desire, and that I may not be answering to yours; that there may be fighting, hate, angry feeling, divisions, evil talk about others, secrets, thoughts of pride, outbursts against authority;

For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.

What is your desire? is my coming to be with punishment, or is it to be in love and a gentle spirit?