2 Corinthians 2:7

Verse

So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

American Standard Version (1901)

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.

Bible in Basic English

So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So that on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Free Bible Version

so now you should forgive him and be kind to him. Otherwise he may sink into despair.

Geneva Bible 1599

So that nowe contrariwise yee ought rather to forgiue him, and comfort him, lest the same shoulde bee swalowed vp with ouermuch heauinesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Translation for Translators

So now, instead of punishing him any longer, you need to forgive him and deal kindly with him. If you do not forgive him, he may become so sad that he will begin to think that you will never forgive him (OR, will stop believing in Christ).

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now rather than punishment, you should forgive and comfort him. Do this so that he is not overwhelmed by too much sorrow.

Noah Webster Bible

So that on the other hand, ye ought rather to forgive him , and comfort him , lest perhaps such one should be swallowed up with excessive sorrow.

World English Bible

so that, on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.

Young's Literal Translation

so that, on the contrary, [it is] rather for you to forgive and to comfort, lest by over abundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up;

Context

Reaffirm Your Love

⁶The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.⁷So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.⁸Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

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Satan's Schemes

Ron Ritchie

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Summary

In this verse, Paul urges the Corinthians to reaffirm their love and comfort towards a repentant member of their community who had faced discipline. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, restoration, and support within the body of believers, highlighting the need for unity and compassion. Paul's words reflect the grace and mercy of Christ, encouraging a spirit of reconciliation and acceptance among fellow Christians. This verse serves as a reminder of the power of forgiveness and the healing that comes from extending grace to those who have erred. It underscores the Christian values of love, forgiveness, and restoration in dealing with conflicts and offenses within the church.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ye ought rather to forgive him - He had now suffered enough; for the punishment inflicted had answered the end for which it was inflicted; and there was some danger that, if this poor culprit were not restored to the bosom of the Church, his distress and anguish would destroy his life, or drive him to despair.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Reaffirm Your Love

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Berean Standard Bible

So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

American Standard Version (1901)

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.

Bible in Basic English

So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So that on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Free Bible Version

so now you should forgive him and be kind to him. Otherwise he may sink into despair.

Geneva Bible 1599

So that nowe contrariwise yee ought rather to forgiue him, and comfort him, lest the same shoulde bee swalowed vp with ouermuch heauinesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now rather than punishment, you should forgive and comfort him. Do this so that he is not overwhelmed by too much sorrow.

Noah Webster Bible

So that on the other hand, ye ought rather to forgive him , and comfort him , lest perhaps such one should be swallowed up with excessive sorrow.

World English Bible

so that, on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.

Young's Literal Translation

so that, on the contrary, [it is] rather for you to forgive and to comfort, lest by over abundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up;

2 Corinthians 2:7

Verse

Context

Reaffirm Your Love

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:7

Reaffirm Your Love

Satan's Schemes

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary