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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I determined this within myself, that I would not come again to you in sorrow.
• New Living Translation (NLT)So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:1

For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? 3And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.

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 I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of grace.
• Acts 11:29So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
• Acts 15:2And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and the elders about this question.
• 1 Corinthians 2:2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
• 1 Corinthians 5:3For though absent in body, I am present in spirit; and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did such a thing.
• 2 Corinthians 2:4For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.
• 2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God to witness against me—it was to spare you that I refrained from coming again to Corinth.
• 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within.
• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear that perhaps when I come I may find you not as I wish, and that you may find me not as you wish—that perhaps there may be quarreling, jealousy, anger, hostility, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
• 1 Corinthians 4:21What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in 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