2 Corinthians 2:4

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:4

BSB
For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.
AKJV
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have more abundantly to you.
CPDV
For with much tribulation and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears: not so that you would be sorrowful, but so that you might know the charity that I have more abundantly toward you.
ERV
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be made sorry, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.
NHEB
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that you should be made sorry, but that you might know the love that I have so abundantly for you.
SMT
For out of much pressure and anxiety of heart I wrote to you through many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love I have more abundantly towards you.

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:4

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Overview of 2 Corinthians 2:4
Summary
Paul's tears demonstrate deep affection for congregation
Event
Paul reveals his emotional motivation
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Epistle