2 Corinthians 1:23

Why Paul Postponed His Visit

1:23 Now I appeal to God as my witness, that to spare you I did not come again to Corinth.

2 Corinthians 2:2

2:2 For if I make you sad, who would be left to make me glad but the one I caused to be sad?

2 Corinthians 13:9

13:9 For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.