2 Corinthians 2:1; 2 Corinthians 2:3; 2 Corinthians 2:7; 2 Corinthians 7:10; 2 Corinthians 9:7

2 Corinthians 2:1

1 But I determined this for my own sake, that I would not come to you in sorrow again.

2 Corinthians 2:3

3 This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all.

2 Corinthians 2:7

7 so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

2 Corinthians 7:10

10 For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death.

2 Corinthians 9:7

7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.