2 Corinthians 2:2

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} if{G1487} I{G1473} make{G3076} you{G5209} sorry{G3076}{(G5719)}, who{G5101} is he{G2076}{(G5748)} then{G2532} that maketh{G2165} me{G3165} glad{G2165}{(G5723)}, but{G1508} the same which is made sorry{G3076}{(G5746)} by{G1537} me{G1700}?

Strong's King James

(2) because if I grieve you, then who makes me celebrate, if not the one of whom I'm grieved?

The F.O.G

[2] After all, if I cause you grief, who will be left to bring me joy? Only you, the very ones I've hurt. This cycle of pain serves neither of us in building up the body of the Messiah.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for if I make you sorry, then who is he who is making me glad, except he who is made sorry by me?

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Corinthians 2:2

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Jean Paul Joseph

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