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2 Corinthians 2:1-6 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.

2. If I make you sad, who is going to make me glad? Only you, the one I made sad.

3. I wrote what I did for a special reason. When I came, I didn't want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.

4. I was very troubled when I wrote to you. My heart was sad. My eyes were full of tears. I didn't want to make you sad. I wanted to let you know that I love you very deeply.

5. Suppose someone has made us sad. In some ways, he hasn't made me sad so much as he has made all of you sad. But I don't want to put this too strongly.

6. He has been punished because most of you decided he should be. That is enough for him.

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