For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.
So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that
Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it
You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur
For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ
Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused y
Listen and give heed. Do not be arrogant, for the LORD has spoken.
And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.