2 Corinthians 2:7 — King James Version← Study notes
“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”
2 Corinthians 2:7 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 2 Corinthians 2:715 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 2:7
“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.” He bids them not only take off the censure; but, besides, restores him to his former estate; for if one let go him that has been scourged and heal him not, he has done nothing. And see how him too he keeps down lest he should be rendered worse by the forgiveness. For though he had both confessed and repented, he makes it manifest…
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Amara DialloNote3mo agoWhen Grief Becomes Too Great
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. Paul has told the Corinthians to discipline someone, and they...
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David OseiNote3mo agoThe 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 is...
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