But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
Ver. 5. Have caused grief] Wicked livers are Hazaels to the godly, and draw many sighs and tears from them. Lot's righteous soul was set upon the rack by the filthy Sodomites. Jeremiah weeps in secret for Judah's sins. Paul cannot speak of those belly gods with dry eyes,Philippians 3:18 .