For I made up my mind not to make you another painful visit.

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.

but my mind could not rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.

For if I was out of my senses, as they say, it was between God and me; and if I am in my right mind, it is for your good.

I am glad of it now; not because you had your feelings hurt, but because having them hurt led you to repent, for you took it as God meant you to do, so that you should not lose anything at all through me.

That is why I am so comforted. With all my own comfort, I was still more overjoyed at the gladness of Titus, for his mind has been set at rest by you all.

Everyone must give what he has made up his mind to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion; God loves a man who is glad to give.