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2 Corinthians 2:1
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2 Corinthians 2:1
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Paul Urges Forgiveness
2 But I determined this within myself, (A)that I would not come again to you in sorrow.
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2 Corinthians 2:1
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2 Corinthians 2:1
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2 1 So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.(A)
2 Corinthians 1:23
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2 Corinthians 1:23
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23 Moreover (A)I call God as witness against my soul, (B)that to spare you I came no more to Corinth.
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2 Corinthians 1:23
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2 Corinthians 1:23
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23 I call God as my witness(A)—and I stake my life on it—that it was in order to spare you(B) that I did not return to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 13:10
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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10 (A)Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the (B)authority which the Lord has given me for edification and not for destruction.
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(A) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(B)
2 Corinthians 12:20-21
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2 Corinthians 12:20-21
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20 For I fear lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I wish, and that (A)I shall be found by you such as you do not wish; lest there be contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, backbitings, whisperings, conceits, tumults; 21 lest, when I come again, my God (B)will humble me among you, and I shall mourn for many (C)who have sinned before and have not repented of the uncleanness, (D)fornication, and lewdness which they have practiced.
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2 Corinthians 12:20-21
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2 Corinthians 12:20-21
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20 For I am afraid that when I come(A) I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be.(B) I fear that there may be discord,(C) jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,(D) slander,(E) gossip,(F) arrogance(G) and disorder.(H) 21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved(I) over many who have sinned earlier(J) and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery(K) in which they have indulged.
2 Corinthians 2:4
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2 Corinthians 2:4
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4 For out of much [a]affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, (A)not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you.
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- 2 Corinthians 2:4 tribulation
2 Corinthians 2:4
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2 Corinthians 2:4
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4 For I wrote you(A) 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.
1 Corinthians 4:21
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1 Corinthians 4:21
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21 What do you want? (A)Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
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1 Corinthians 4:21
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1 Corinthians 4:21
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21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline,(A) or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
Titus 3:12
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Titus 3:12
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Final Messages
12 When I send Artemas to you, or (A)Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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Titus 3:12
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Titus 3:12
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Final Remarks
12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus(A) to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.(B)
2 Corinthians 7:5-8
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2 Corinthians 7:5-8
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5 For indeed, (A)when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but (B)we were troubled on every side. (C)Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. 6 Nevertheless (D)God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by (E)the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming, but also by the [a]consolation with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.
8 For even if I made you (F)sorry with my letter, I do not regret it; (G)though I did regret it. For I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though only for a while.
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- 2 Corinthians 7:7 comfort
2 Corinthians 7:5-8
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2 Corinthians 7:5-8
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5 For when we came into Macedonia,(A) we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn(B)—conflicts on the outside, fears within.(C) 6 But God, who comforts the downcast,(D) comforted us by the coming of Titus,(E) 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
8 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter,(F) I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while—
2 Corinthians 1:15-17
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2 Corinthians 1:15-17
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Sparing the Church
15 And in this confidence (A)I intended to come to you before, that you might have (B)a second benefit— 16 to pass by way of you to Macedonia, (C)to come again from Macedonia to you, and be helped by you on my way to Judea. 17 Therefore, when I was planning this, did I do it lightly? Or the things I plan, do I plan (D)according to the flesh, that with me there should be Yes, Yes, and No, No?
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2 Corinthians 1:15-17
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2 Corinthians 1:15-17
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15 Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you(A) first so that you might benefit twice.(B) 16 I wanted to visit you on my way(C) to Macedonia(D) and to come back to you from Macedonia, and then to have you send me on my way(E) to Judea.(F) 17 Was I fickle when I intended to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner(G) so that in the same breath I say both “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?
1 Corinthians 5:3
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1 Corinthians 5:3
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3 (A)For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I were present) him who has so done this deed.
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1 Corinthians 5:3
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1 Corinthians 5:3
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3 For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit.(A) As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus(B) on the one who has been doing this.
1 Corinthians 2:2
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1 Corinthians 2:2
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2 For I determined not to know anything among you (A)except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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1 Corinthians 2:2
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1 Corinthians 2:2
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2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.(A)
Acts 15:2
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Acts 15:2
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2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that (A)Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.
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Acts 15:2
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Acts 15:2
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2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem(A) to see the apostles and elders(B) about this question.
Acts 11:29
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Acts 11:29
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29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send (A)relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
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Acts 11:29
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Acts 11:29
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29 The disciples,(A) as each one was able, decided to provide help(B) for the brothers and sisters(C) living in Judea.
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