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1 But I purposed in my self, I would not be the occasion of any uneasiness to you when I come again. 2 why should I make you uneasy, for who then could give me comfort, but those to whom I give uneasiness? 3 and I wrote to you upon that disagreeable subject, that when I came, I might not receive uneasiness from those from whom I ought to receive comfort, being persuaded that you will all think yourselves interested to promote my satisfaction. 4 for out of much affliction and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears; not to make you uneasy, but to make you sensible of the overflowing tenderness which I have for you. 5 The affliction I have had, comes only from a particular quarter, so that my resentment does not affect the whole church. 6 the punishment, which was inflicted by the community, is sufficient on this occasion. 7 so that now you ought rather to forgive, and comfort him, for fear he should be overwhelm'd by an excess of sorrow. 8 wherefore, pray, convince him of your affection to him: 2 Corinthians 2:1-8, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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