2 Corinthians 2:7

5 Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you—to some degree, not to overstate it.

6 The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.

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

8 Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

9 My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
KJV
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief.
BLB
so that on the contrary, [it is] rather for you⁺ to forgive and to comfort [him], lest somehow such a one might be overwhelmed by more abundant grief.
ÅB
så at dere derimot heller skal tilgi og trøste ham, for at han ikke skal gå til grunne i enda større sorg.
OTB
Slik at dere tvert imot heller bør tilgi og trøste ham, ellers kan en slik person bli overveldet av overdreven sorg.
B1930
så at I derimot heller skal tilgi og trøste ham, forat han ikke skal gå til grunne i ennu større sorg.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ephesians 4:32

    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

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  • Galatians 6:1–2

    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

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  • Colossians 3:13

    Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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  • Isaiah 28:7

    These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments.

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  • Proverbs 17:22

    A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:14–15

    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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  • 2 Corinthians 7:10

    Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

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  • 2 Samuel 20:19–20

    I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?”

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