2 Corinthians 2:2 nasb — For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?

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"For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?"

— 2 Corinthians 2:2, NASB

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2 Corinthians 2 — Context

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But I determined this for my own sake, that I would not come to you in sorrow again.

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For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?

3

This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

4

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you.

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But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not to me, but in some degree--in order not to say too much--to all of you.

2 Corinthians 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 2:2 say?
2 Corinthians 2:2 in the NASB reads: “For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?”
Where is 2 Corinthians 2:2 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 2:2 in?
2 Corinthians 2:2 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 2:2?
2 Corinthians 2:2 reads (NASB): “For if I cause you sorrow, who then makes me glad but the one whom I made sorrowful?” 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.
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