^{1 Ref} But I determined this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow.

^{2 Ref} For if I make you sorry, then who will make me glad but he who is made sorry by me?

^{3 Ref} And I wrote this very thing to you, so that, when I came, I wouldn't have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy would be shared by all of you.