2 Corinthians 7:12
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. Titus's arrival with news from Corinth: the Corinthians had mourned and repented after Paul's severe letter. Their godly grief produced repentance without regret while worldly grief produces death. Paul rejoices completely at their renewed zeal and the confidence of Titus. …
Other Translations
So although I wrote unto you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.
If, then, I also wrote to you--not for his cause who did wrong, nor for his cause who did suffer wrong, but for our diligence in your behalf being manifested unto you before God--
So though I sent you a letter, it was not only because of the man who did the wrong, or because of him to whom the wrong was done, but so that your true care for us might be made clear in the eyes of God.
Cross References
It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named …
And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken …
And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I …
For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should …
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient …
For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, …
For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive …
Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church …