2 Corinthians 2:2

2 Corinthians 2:1 bbe — But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.

Bible in Basic English

"But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow."

— 2 Corinthians 2:1, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.”
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2 Corinthians 2 — Context

But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.

For if I give you sorrow, who then will make me glad, but he who is made sad by me?

And I said this very thing in my letter, for fear that when I came I might have sorrow from those from whom it was right for me to have joy; being certain of this, that my joy is the joy of you all.

For out of much trouble and pain of heart and much weeping I sent my letter to you; not to give you sorrow, but so that you might see how great is the love which I have to you.

2 Corinthians 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 2:1 say?

2 Corinthians 2:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 2:1 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 2:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 1.

Who wrote 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.

What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?

Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.

What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?

2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 2:1.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 2:1 in?

2 Corinthians 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 2:1?

2 Corinthians 2:1 reads (BBE): “But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Corinthians 2:1 bbe — But it was my decision for myself, not to come again to you with sorrow.

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