1. So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit.
2. For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved.
3. That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.
4. I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.
5. I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt all of you more than he hurt me.