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

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So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.(A)

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And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, (A)for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.

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I wrote as I did,(A) so that when I came I would not be distressed(B) by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence(C) in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

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21 What do you wish? (A)Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?

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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?

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