2 Corinthians 2:6

But sufficient for him was this chastisement, which was from many.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.

In Context

5But if any one hath caused grief, he hath not grieved me (only), but a part of you all: that the word may not weigh upon you.

7And now on the other hand it behoves you to forgive him and console him, lest he who is such an one be swallowed up of excessive grief.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:11For, behold, (in) this very (case) that you were made contrite for the sake of Aloha; what carefulness it wrought in you, and vindication, and displeasure, and fear, and love, and zeal, and punishment! And by every thing have you shown yourselves to be pure in this matter.

1 Timothy 5:20Those who sin before all men reprove, that the rest may be afraid.

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 →

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