1. So I made up my mind that I would not make another painful visit to you.
2. If I make you sad, who is going to make me glad? Only you, the one I made sad.
3. I wrote what I did for a special reason. When I came, I didn't want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.
4. I was very troubled when I wrote to you. My heart was sad. My eyes were full of tears. I didn't want to make you sad. I wanted to let you know that I love you very deeply.
5. Suppose someone has made us sad. In some ways, he hasn't made me sad so much as he has made all of you sad. But I don't want to put this too strongly.
6. He has been punished because most of you decided he should be. That is enough for him.
7. Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won't be sad more than he can stand.