2 Corinthians 2:2

For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:2

BSB

For if I grieve you, who is left to cheer me but those whom I have grieved?

AKJV

For if I make you sorry, who is he then that makes me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

CPDV

For if I make you sorrowful, then who is it that can make me glad, except the one who is made sorrowful by me?

ERV

For if I make you sorry, who then is he that maketh me glad, but he that is made sorry by me?

NHEB

For if I make you sorry, then who will make me glad but he who is made sorry by me?

SMT

For if I grieve you, and who is he making me glad, except he being grieved by me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 2:2

ForG1063Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction IG1473 makeG3076Verb youG5209 sorryG3076Verb whoG5101isheG2076Verb thenG2532ConjunctionthatmakethG2165Verb meG3165 gladG2165Verb butG1508ConjunctionthesamewhichismadesorryG3076Verb byG1537Preposition meG1700

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 2:2

Summary

Mutual emotional connection affects pastoral relationships

Event

Paul reflects on mutual emotions

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD