2 Corinthians 2:3

2:3 And I wrote this very thing to you, ¹  so that when I came ²  I would not have sadness from those who ought to make me rejoice, since I am confident in you all that my joy would be yours.

2 Corinthians 10:2

10:2 now I ask that when I am present I may not have to be bold with the confidence that (I expect) I will dare to use against some who consider us to be behaving ³  according to human standards. ⁴ 

2 Corinthians 12:20-21

12:20 For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me ⁵  not what you wish. I am afraid that ⁶  somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, ⁷  slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. 12:21 I am afraid that ⁸  when I come again, my God may humiliate me before you, and I will grieve for ⁹  many of those who previously sinned and have not repented of the impurity, sexual immorality, and licentiousness that they have practiced.

2 Corinthians 12:1

Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

12:1 It is necessary to go on boasting. ¹⁰  Though it is not profitable, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

Colossians 4:1

4:1 Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

[2:3]  ¹ tn The words “to you” are not in the Greek text but are implied.

[2:3]  ² sn So that when I came. Regarding this still future visit by Paul, see 2 Cor 12:14; 13:1.

[10:2]  ³ tn Grk “consider us as walking.”

[10:2]  ⁴ tn Grk “according to the flesh.”

[12:20]  ⁵ tn Grk “and I will be found by you.” The passive construction has been converted to an active one in the translation.

[12:20]  ⁶ tn The words “I am afraid that” are not repeated in the Greek text, but are needed for clarity.

[12:20]  ⁷ tn Or “intense anger, hostility.”

[12:21]  ⁸ tn The words “I am afraid that” are not repeated in the Greek text from v. 20, but are needed for clarity.

[12:21]  ⁹ tn Or “I will mourn over.”

[12:1]  ¹⁰ tn Grk “Boasting is necessary.”