2 Corinthians 2:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul explains he wrote a letter instead of visiting so that their meeting would bring joy rather than sorrow, trusting that his gladness is shared by them.
What Does 2 Corinthians 2:3 Mean?
Paul refers to a letter he sent ahead of his visit. He wrote it precisely so that the matter could be addressed before he arrived, sparing a face-to-face confrontation that would have grieved everyone. He expresses confidence that his joy and theirs are one and the same.
Trust runs underneath these words. Paul believes the best about the Corinthians even while correcting them. To assume the good in those we love, and to act so that reconciliation comes before reproach, reflects the patience of God, who makes a way for repentance before judgment falls.
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What does 2 Corinthians 2:3 mean?
Paul explains he wrote a letter instead of visiting so that their meeting would bring joy rather than sorrow, trusting that his gladness is shared by them.