II Corinthians · Chapter 2 King James Version

II Corinthians 2:4

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The Scripture

(4) For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Paul urged the Corinthians to forgive and comfort the man who had caused grief, lest he be swallowed up with excessive sorrow, and affirmed his own forgiveness of the offender for their sakes. He described himself as always led in triumph by Christ, being to God a sweet savor in those who are saved and in those who perish.

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