2 Corinthians 2:1-4 - The Change In Paul's Plans

1 For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit. 2 For if I hurt your feelings, who is there to cheer me up but the man whose feelings I hurt? 3 This is what I said in my letter, so that I might avoid coming and having my feelings hurt by the very people who might have been expected to make me happy, for I felt sure about you all, that what made me happy would make you all happy. 4 For I was in great trouble and distress of mind when I wrote you, and I shed many tears as I did it, yet it was not to hurt your feelings, but to make you realize the extraordinary affection I have for you.