But I determined this in myself, that with sorrow I would not again come to you:

And I wrote to you this very thing, that, on coming to you, I might not have sorrow from those from whom I ought to receive joy; because I have confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

so that, on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest such a one should be swallowed up in too much sorrow.

For I wrote to you for this purpose also, that I might have a sure proof from you, whether you are obedient in all things.

For although I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it, though I did regret it. For I see that the same letter gave you sorrow, though but for a short time.

For godly sorrow works repentance not to be regretted, which leads to salvation: but the sorrow of the world works death.

Now, he that furnishes seed to the sower will both furnish bread for food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;