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2 Corinthians 2:3
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2 Corinthians 2:3
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3 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.
2 Corinthians 2:3
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2 Corinthians 2:3
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3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
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2 Corinthians 2:9
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2 Corinthians 2:9
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9 Another reason I wrote you(A) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(B)
2 Corinthians 2:9
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2 Corinthians 2:9
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9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
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2 Corinthians 7:8
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2 Corinthians 7:8
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8 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter,(A) 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 7:8
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2 Corinthians 7:8
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8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.
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2 Corinthians 7:12
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2 Corinthians 7:12
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12 So even though I wrote to you,(A) it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong(B) nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are.
2 Corinthians 7:12
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2 Corinthians 7:12
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12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
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