2 Corinthians 7:6 describes the comfort Paul received after his painful letter, resolving the sorrow he feared in 2:3.

2 Corinthians 12:21 expresses Paul's fear of finding unrepentant sin on his visit, mirroring the pain he hoped to avoid by writing.

2 Corinthians 13:2 shows Paul warning sinners in advance to avoid severity on his visit, the same aim as writing to avoid pain.

2 Corinthians 7:7 reports the Corinthians' positive response, fulfilling Paul's hope for mutual joy.

In 2 Corinthians 7:13, Paul rejoices because the Corinthians refreshed Titus, showing the mutual joy he desired.

2 Corinthians 13:10 reiterates Paul's purpose in writing to avoid severity, directly paralleling this verse.

2 Corinthians 1:15 shows Paul's confidence in the Corinthians, which underlies his hope in 2:3 that they would make him rejoice.

2 Corinthians 7:5 describes Paul's afflictions after writing, contrasting the hope for joy he expressed here.

2 Corinthians 12:15 reveals Paul's sacrificial love despite lack of return, contrasting his expectation of mutual joy here.

2 Corinthians 13:1 announces Paul's third visit, the same visit he hoped would be joyful rather than painful in 2:3.

In 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Paul addresses the sexual immorality case that likely prompted his sorrowful letter in 2:3.

Philippians 2:2 asks believers to complete Paul's joy through unity, echoing his desire that their joy be mutual.

1 Corinthians 4:21 presents a choice between a rod and love. This contrasts with Paul's desire in 2:3 to avoid sorrow and come in joy.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:4, Paul similarly expresses confidence that the believers will obey, paralleling his trust that the Corinthians will bring him joy.