So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad?
Certainly not someone I have grieved. That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by
the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful. I wrote
that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you
know how much love I have for you.