2 corinthians 2

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Currently Selected:. Want to have your highlights saved across all your devices? Sign up or sign in. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Certainly not someone I have grieved. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.

2 corinthians 2

English Standard Version 1 For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for we are not ignorant of his designs. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia. Who is sufficient for these things? I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. And who is equal to such a task? On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. And who is adequate for these things?

It seems that Paul thought it best to give the Corinthian Christians a little room, and give them space to repent and get their act together, 2 corinthians 2. To the church of God that is at Corinthd with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia :.

I hope to spend some time with you , o if the Lord permits. He will come when he has opportunity. Our Lord , come! To the church of God that is at Corinth , d with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia :. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.

Currently Selected:. Want to have your highlights saved across all your devices? Sign up or sign in. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Certainly not someone I have grieved. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.

2 corinthians 2

And who is sufficient for these things? Reasons for the apostle not coming to Corinth. We should always give pain unwillingly, even when duty requires that it must be given. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches and the ministers of Christ, by bringing an evil report upon Christians as unforgiving; thus making divisions, and hindering the success of the ministry. In this, as in other things, wisdom is to be used, that the ministry may not be blamed for indulging sin on the one hand, or for too great severity towards sinners on the other hand. Satan has many plans to deceive, and knows how to make a bad use of our mistakes. To him be the praise and glory of all, while the success of the gospel is a good reason for a Christian's joy and rejoicing.

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Copy Verse. It becomes clear that the Corinthians did, in fact, side with Paul and against the man. This account already exists. Show footnotes. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. In fact, Paul plainly says he has not grieved me. Sorry, you don't have permission to view that book. His devices : Satan has specific devices strategies he uses against us to take advantage of us. He lived immorally with his stepmother. Where we see a door… opened , we can have faith that God will bless the ministry. My Highlights. For what I have forgiven--if I have forgiven anything--it is for your benefit in the presence of Christ, 11 so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. Listen to God's Word Choose from multiple narrators, dozens of thematic playlists, background music, and more.

A 2 For if I grieve you, B who is left to make me glad but you whom I have grieved? I had confidence E in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

The triumph of Jesus Christ. Then came the trumpeters. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. The man's sin in rejecting God's authority through Paul was significant. Final Instructions 12 Now concerning y our brother Apollos , I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers , but it was not at all his will 2 to come now. Some commentators disagree and think Paul speaks of another man all together. In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul sharply rebuked the Corinthian Christians for their casual attitude towards this man and his sin. Take a Note. Greetings 19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Since his spirit was not at rest, he returned to Macedonia 2 Corinthians — YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Triumph in Christ. Or do we need , r as some do , s letters of recommendation to you , or from you?