2 Corinthians 2:3,9
2 Corinthians 2:3 King James Version (KJV)
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.
2 Corinthians 2:9 King James Version (KJV)
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not suffer pain from those who should have made me rejoice, for I felt sure of all of you, that my joy would be the joy of you all.
2 Corinthians 2:9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything.
2 Corinthians 2:3-4 The Message (MSG)
That was my reason for writing a letter instead of coming—so I wouldn’t have to spend a miserable time disappointing the very friends I had looked forward to cheering me up. I was convinced at the time I wrote it that what was best for me was also best for you. As it turned out, there was pain enough just in writing that letter, more tears than ink on the parchment. But I didn’t write it to cause pain; I wrote it so you would know how much I care—oh, more than care—love you!
2 Corinthians 2:9-11 The Message (MSG)
The focus of my letter wasn’t on punishing the offender but on getting you to take responsibility for the health of the church. So if you forgive him, I forgive him. Don’t think I’m carrying around a list of personal grudges. The fact is that I’m joining in with your forgiveness, as Christ is with us, guiding us. After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!
2 Corinthians 2:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.
2 Corinthians 2:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:3 New Century Version (NCV)
I wrote you a letter for this reason: that when I came to you I would not be made sad by the people who should make me happy. I felt sure of all of you, that you would share my joy.
2 Corinthians 2:9 New Century Version (NCV)
I wrote you to test you and to see if you obey in everything.
2 Corinthians 2:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
And I wrote this very thing, 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.
2 Corinthians 2:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:3 New International Version (NIV)
I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.
2 Corinthians 2:9 New International Version (NIV)
Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
2 Corinthians 2:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
And I wrote this very thing to you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, having confidence in you all that my joy is the joy of you all.
II Corinthians 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
And I wrote this same thing to you, so that when I came, I would not be filled with sorrow by those who ought to make me glad, for I trusted in you and felt confident that my joy would be shared by all of you.
2 Corinthians 2:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.
2 Corinthians 2:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions.
2 Corinthians 2:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
And this was the very point I made in my letter, for I didn’t want to come and find sadness filling the very ones who should give me cheer. But I’m confident that you will do what’s right so that my joyous delight will be yours.