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

So I made up my mind that I would not come to you again causing sorrow. 2For if I cause you sorrow, then who is there cheering me on but the one I have made sorrowful? 3And I wrote this very thing to you, so that when I came I wouldn’t have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice—having confidence in you all that my joy is 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 was planning to come to you first, so that you might have a second benefit—
• Acts 11:29So the disciples decided to send relief to those brothers and sisters living in Judea, each according to his ability.
• Acts 15:2When Paul and Barnabas had a big argument and debate with them, the brothers appointed Paul and Barnabas with some others from among them to go up to Jerusalem to the emissaries and elders about this issue.
• 1 Corinthians 2:2For I decided not to know about anything among you except Yeshua the Messiah—and Him crucified.
• 1 Corinthians 5:3For even though I am absent in body, I am present in spirit—I have already passed judgment on the one who has done this thing, as though I were present.
• 2 Corinthians 2:4For out of much distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears—not to make you sorrowful, but to let you know the love that I have especially for you.
• 2 Corinthians 1:23But I call God as my witness—to spare you, I didn’t come to Corinth again.
• 2 Corinthians 7:5For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest. But we were hard pressed on every side—conflicts outside, fears within.
• 2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that perhaps when I come, I may find you not as I wish, or I may be found by you not as you wish—that there may be strife, envy, outbursts of anger, self-seeking disputes, lashon ha-ra , gossip, arrogance, unruly commotions.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason I write these things while I am absent, so that when I am present I need not proceed harshly, according to the authority which the Lord gave me—for building up and not for tearing down.
• 1 Corinthians 4:21What do you want? Shall 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