Read Full ChapterI wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn’t have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(3) This same thing I wrote, so that when I came I wouldn't have grief from those who must make me celebrate. I have confidence upon you all that my joy is all of you.
The F.O.G
[3] This is exactly why I wrote my previous letter - so that when I do come, I won't be grieved by the very people who should bring me joy. I have complete confidence in you all, knowing that my joy is your joy, our hearts bound together in the Messiah.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and I wrote to you this same thing, that having come, I may not have sorrow from them of whom it behoved me to have joy, having confidence in you all, that my joy is of you all,
Young's Literal Translation
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