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.
What does 2 Corinthians 2:3 mean?
The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; and he had written in confidence of their doing what was to their benefit and his comfort; and that therefore they would be glad to remove every cause of disquiet from him.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsWeaknessMinistryReconciliation
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Keep this verse inside 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.