2 Corinthians 2:6

sufficient to such a one is this punishment, that [is] by the more part,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5And if any one hath caused sorrow, he hath not caused sorrow to me, but in part, that I may not burden you all;

7so that, on the contrary, [it is] rather for you to forgive and to comfort, lest by over abundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up;

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:11for, lo, this same thing — your being made sorry toward God — how much diligence it doth work in you! but defence, but displeasure, but fear, but longing desire, but zeal, but revenge; in every thing ye did approve yourselves to be pure in the matter.

1 Timothy 5:20Those sinning, reprove before all, that the others also may have fear;

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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