2 Corinthians 7:12-15 So although I did write to you, it was not on account of the offender, nor of the injured man, but in the sight of God to reveal to you your devotion to me.

Goodspeed⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹² So although I did write to you, it was not on account of the offender, nor of the injured man, but in the sight of God to reveal to you your devotion to me. ¹³ That is why I am so comforted. With all my own comfort, I was still more overjoyed at the gladness of Titus, for his mind has been set at rest by you all. ¹⁴ If I did express some pride in you to him, I have had no reason to be ashamed of it, but just as all I said to you was true, my boasting before Titus has also proved true. ¹⁵ His heart goes out all the more to you, as he recalls how you all obeyed him, and with what reverence and trembling you received him.