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I made up my mind that I wasn't going to visit you again while I was upset and heavy-hearted.
Sometimes the most loving thing is waiting until you're in the right headspace to show up for people.
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King James Version · EnglishBut I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Apostle Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he is reflecting on a previous visit that was filled with conflict and sorrow due to divisions and immorality within the church. Paul had confronted the Corinthians about their issues in earlier correspondence, which led to emotional pain for everyone involved. As a result, he decided to approach future interactions with them in a way that avoided adding more burden or grief.