King James Version
What Does 2 Corinthians 2:1 Mean?
“But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.”
Context
1
But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.
2
For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?
3
And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English ReadersII.
(1) **But I determined this with myself.**—Better, *I determined for myself.* The chapter division is here obviously wrong, and interrupts the sequence of thought. St. Paul continues his explanation. He did not wish to come again, *i.e.,* to make his second visit to Corinth, in grief, and if he had carried out his first plan that would have been the almost inevitable result. He consulted his own feelings (*“for* myself”) as well as theirs.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 2 Corinthians. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
2 Corinthians 2:1 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to 2 Corinthians 2:1
2 Corinthians 1:23
→2 Corinthians 13:10
→2 Corinthians 12:20-21
→1 Corinthians 4:21
→2 Corinthians 2:4
→Titus 3:12
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge