2 Corinthians 1:15-2 Corinthians 2:4 - Paul Delays His Visit To Corinth
15 It was because of this confidence that first I planned to visit you, to give you a double delight; 16 that is, to go by you on my way to Macedonia, and then to come back to you from Macedonia, and have you send me on to Judea. 17 Now I did not resort to fickleness, did I, in planning that? Or, do I make my plans in accordance with worldly notions, to have my "Yes" mean "No," if I want it so? 18 As certainly as God is to be trusted, my message to you has not been a "Yes" that might mean "No." 19 For God's Son, Christ Jesus, who was preached among you by us, Silvanus, Timothy, and me, did not become a "Yes" that might mean "No." 20 But with Him it is always "Yes," for, as many as the promises of God may be, through Him they are always "Yes." This is why our "Amen" through Him is for the glory of God when spoken by us. 21 But it is God who makes us as well as you secure through union with Christ, and has anointed us, 22 and put His seal upon us, and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a first installment of future rewards.
23 But upon my soul I call God to witness that it was to spare you pain that I gave up my visit to Corinth. 24 Not that we are trying to lord it over your faith, but we are workers with you to promote your joy, for in your faith you are standing firm.
1 For I have definitely decided not to pay you another painful visit. 2 For if I make you sad, who is there to make me glad but the very man who has been made sad by me? 3 This is the very thing I wrote you, that when I did come I might not be made sad by the very people who ought to make me glad, for I had confidence in you all that my gladness would be gladness to you all. 4 For out of great sorrow and distress of heart, yes, while shedding many tears, I wrote you, not to make you sad but to make you realize that my love for you continues running over.