2 Corinthians 2:4-6

Worldwide English (New Testament)

⁴ When I wrote to you, I was in great trouble and my heart was very heavy. I cried with many tears. I did not want you to be sad, but I just wanted to let you know that I love you very much who made me sad. It was not only me that he made sad. It was every one of you, in a way. I say `in a way' because I do not want to be too strong in what I say.

⁵ That man has been punished enough by what most of you did to him.

⁶ So now, you ought to forgive him and comfort him. If you do not, then he may be so sad he cannot bear it.