2Cor 2:1 | MHM | STEP | Paul Expresses His Affection In this passage, Paul explains why he did not visit the Corinthians as they expected. He wanted to avoid causing them pain or being hurt himself. Paul’s goal was to have a joyful meeting with them, not one filled with sadness. He also reminds them that his earlier letter was written out of love, not to make them feel bad, but to help them do what was right. v. 1 : Paul says he decided not to come to Corinth if it would mean coming “in heaviness.” He did not want his visit to be a time of sorrow for either himself or the church. If he had come while there were still problems, it would have brought grief to both him and them (2 Corinthians 2:1 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 2:1

Paul Expresses His Affection

In this passage, Paul explains why he did not visit the Corinthians as they expected. He wanted to avoid causing them pain or being hurt himself. Paul’s goal was to have a joyful meeting with them, not one filled with sadness. He also reminds them that his earlier letter was written out of love, not to make them feel bad, but to help them do what was right.

v. 1: Paul says he decided not to come to Corinth if it would mean coming “in heaviness.” He did not want his visit to be a time of sorrow for either himself or the church. If he had come while there were still problems, it would have brought grief to both him and them (2 Corinthians 2:1 ^a).