2 Corinthians 2:7
so now you should forgive him and be kind to him. Otherwise he may sink into despair.
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In Context
6This person suffered enough punishment from the majority of you,
8So I urge you to publicly affirm your love towards him.
Cross References
Psalms 21:9When you appear on the scene you will burn them up like in a furnace; the Lord in his anger will destroy them, burning them up with fire.
Psalms 57:3From heaven he sends his help, and he saves me. He defeats those who persecute me. Selah. God sends me his unfailing love, showing he is completely trustworthy.
Proverbs 1:12Let's bury them alive; let's put them in the grave while they're still healthy!
Isaiah 28:7But these people also drink so much wine and beer that they sway from side to side and stumble over. Even priests and prophets stagger along, their minds muddled by beer and wine. Because of the drink they are confused about visions and make mistakes when they give decisions.
2 Corinthians 5:4While we are in this “tent” we sigh, being weighed down by this life. It's not so much that we want to take off the clothing of this life but that we look forward to what we shall be clothed with, so that what is mortal may be overwhelmed by life.
Galatians 6:1My friends, if someone is led astray by sin, you who are spiritual should bring them back with a gentle spirit. Watch out that you don't get tempted too.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:6-12
Case of the Incestuous Person. ( a. d. 57.) 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye… Read the whole commentary →