2 Corinthians 2:1

2 Corinthians 2:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.
• New International Version (NIV)So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:1

In fact, I made up my mind about this: I would not come to you on another painful visit. 2For if I cause you pain, then who will cheer me other than the one being hurt by me? 3I wrote this very thing so that when I came I wouldn’t have pain from those who ought to give me joy, because I am confident about all of you that my joy will also be yours.

2 Corinthians 2:1 word by word

Ἔκρινα γὰρ ἐμαυτῷ τοῦτο τὸ μὴ πάλιν ἐν λύπῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἐλθεῖν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butδέde · thenG1161
• I determinedκρίνωkrinō · to judgeG2919
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• with myselfἐμαυτοῦemautou emautō emauton · myselfG1683
• that I wouldἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• notμήmē · notG3361
• againπάλινpalin · againG3825
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• heavinessλύπηlupē · griefG3077

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:1

• 2 Corinthians 1:15Because of this confidence, I planned to come to you first, so that you could have a second benefit,
• Acts 11:29Each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers and sisters who lived in Judea.
• Acts 15:2After Paul and Barnabas had engaged them in serious argument and debate, Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about this issue.
• 1 Corinthians 2:2I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
• 1 Corinthians 5:3Even though I am absent in the body, I am present in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who has been doing such a thing.
• 2 Corinthians 2:4For I wrote to you with many tears out of an extremely troubled and anguished heart — not to cause you pain, but that you should know the abundant love I have for you.
• 2 Corinthians 1:23I call on God as a witness, on my life, that it was to spare you that I did not come to Corinth.
• 2 Corinthians 7:5In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears within.
• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear that perhaps when I come I will not find you to be what I want, and you may not find me to be what you want. Perhaps there will be quarreling, jealousy, angry outbursts, selfish ambitions, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I am writing these things while absent, so that when I am there I may not have to deal harshly with you, in keeping with the authority the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.
• 1 Corinthians 4:21What do you want? Should I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1But I determined this - The apostle continues to give farther reasons why he did not visit them at the proposed time. Because of the scandals that were among them he could not see them comfortably; and therefore he determined not to see them at all till he had reason to believe that those evils were put away.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1But I determined this with myself - I made up my mind on this point; I formed this resolution in regard to my course. That I would not come again to you in heaviness - In grief ( ̓ ́ enē lup). “I would not come, if I could avoid it, in circumstances which must have grieved both me and you. I would not come while there existed among you such irregularities as must have pained my heart, and as must have compelled me to resort to such acts of discipline as…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Reasons for the apostle not coming to Corinth. (1-4) Directions about restoring the repentant offender. (5-11) An account of his labours and success in spreading the gospel of Christ. (12-17) Verses 1-4 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. We should always give…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Paul's earlier visit was very painful and caused him great distress. This visit is not recorded in Acts. It likely happened during Paul's three-year ministry in Ephesus (see Acts 19:8–22). During that visit, Paul strongly criticized the church (2 Corinthians 1:23) and an unnamed man insulted him (2:5–11).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-172Co 2:1-17. Reason Why He Had Not Visited Them on His Way to Macedonia; the Incestuous Person Ought Now to Be Forgiven; His Anxiety to Hear Tidings of Their State from Titus, and His Joy When at Last the Good News Reaches Him. 1. with myself--in contrast to "you" (2Co 1:23). The same antithesis between Paul and them appears in 2Co 2:2. not come again ... in heaviness--"sorrow"; implying that he had already paid them one visit in sorrow since his coming…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings