2 Corinthians 2:7 — Community Reflections

2 CORINTHIANS 2:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 1 0

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

Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow — Paul's pastoral wisdom shifts toward restoration. The very mechanism that inflicted sorrow—communal judgment—must now be reversed. Excessive sorrow (yperballousa lypē) can lead to despair; grace must follow discipline.

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David Osei (test user)1d ago

The cost of discipleship — 2 Corinthians 2

We bring nothing; He provides everything.. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God ...