2 Corinthians 2:5

Now whoever has caused the pain has not so much pained me, as he has, to some extent — not to be too severe — pained every one of you.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 wrote to you in sore trouble and distress of heart and with many tears, not to give you pain, but to let you see how intense a love I have for you.

6The man to whom I refer has been sufficiently punished by the penalty inflicted by the majority of you;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:12What have I to do with judging those outside the Church? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church,

Galatians 5:10I, through my union with the Lord, am persuaded that you will learn to think with me. But the man who is disturbing your minds will have to bear his punishment, whoever he may be.

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 →

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