2 Corinthians 2:5

Not to put it too strongly, but the person caused more pain to all of you than to me.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

In Context

4I was crying many tears when I wrote to you, in great anguish and with a heavy heart—not to make you sad, but so you would know how much love I have for you.

6This person suffered enough punishment from the majority of you,

Read all of 2 Corinthians 2

Cross References

Proverbs 17:25A stupid son brings grief to his father and sadness to his mother who gave birth to him.

1 Corinthians 5:12It's not my place to judge those outside the church. But shouldn't you judge those who are inside the church?

Galatians 5:10I'm confident in the Lord that you won't change the way you think, and that the one who is confusing you will face the consequences, whoever he is.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:2-5

Paul Expresses His Affection. ( a. d. 57.) 1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? 3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. 4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Corinthians 2:5