2 Corinthians 2:3

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I 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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

Strong's King James

And{G2532} I wrote{G1125}{(G5656)} this{G5124} same{G846} unto you{G5213}, lest{G3363}, when I came{G2064}{(G5631)}, I should have{G2192}{(G5725)} sorrow{G3077} from{G575} them of whom{G3739} I{G3165} ought{G1163}{(G5713)} to rejoice{G5463}{(G5721)}; having confidence{G3982}{(G5756)} in{G1909} you{G5209} all{G3956}, that{G3754} my{G1699} joy{G5479} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the joy of you{G5216} all{G3956}.

The F.O.G *

(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 Message *

[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.

Young's Literal Translation

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,
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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