2 Corinthians 2:1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
2 Corinthians 2:3 NIV
I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.
2 Corinthians 2:4 NIV
For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.
2 Corinthians 2:5 NIV
If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely.
2 Corinthians 2:7 NIV
Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
2 Corinthians 2:9 NIV
Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
2 Corinthians 2:10 NIV
Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake
2 Corinthians 2:11 NIV
in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.