2 Corinthians 2:7
So you ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps he may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
6Sufficient for such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted by the majority.
8Therefore I urge you, that you would reaffirm your love for him.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:4For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened: not that we would be unclothed, but rather further clothed, that mortality might be swallowed up by life.
Galatians 6:1Brethren, if a man is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore him in the spirit of gentleness; considering yourselves, lest you also be tempted.
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 →