2 Corinthians 2:7

2 Corinthians 2:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
• New International Version (NIV)Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
• English Standard Version (ESV)so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
• New King James Version (NKJV)so that, on the contrary, you ought rather to forgive and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:7

5If anyone has caused pain, he has caused pain not so much to me but to some degree — not to exaggerate — to all of you. 6This punishment by the majority is sufficient for that person. As a result, you should instead forgive and comfort him. Otherwise, he may be overwhelmed by excessive grief. 8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him. 9I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything.

2 Corinthians 2:7 word by word

ὥστε τοὐναντίον μᾶλλον ὑμᾶς χαρίσασθαι καὶ παρακαλέσαι, μή πως τῇ περισσοτέρᾳ λύπῃ καταποθῇ ὁ τοιοῦτος.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• So thatὥστεhōste · soG5620
• contrariwiseτοὐναντίονtounantion · insteadG5121
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• ratherμᾶλλονmallon · more: ratherG3123
• to forgiveχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• comfortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• lest perhapsμήπωςmēpōs mē pōs · so thatG3381
• such a oneτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• should be swallowed upκαταπίνωkatapinō · to swallowG2666
• with overmuchπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• sorrowλύπηlupē · griefG3077

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:7

• Galatians 6:1Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so that you also won’t be tempted.
• Ephesians 4:32And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.
• Colossians 3:13bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is idle and does not live according to the tradition received from us.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore, strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees,
• 2 Corinthians 5:4Indeed, we groan while we are in this tent, burdened as we are, because we do not want to be unclothed but clothed, so that mortality may be swallowed up by life.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the Lord’s inheritance?”
• Psalms 21:9You will make them burn like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord will engulf them in his wrath, and fire will devour them.
• Psalms 56:1Be gracious to me, God, for a man is trampling me; he fights and oppresses me all day long.
• Psalms 57:3He reaches down from heaven and saves me, challenging the one who tramples me.Selah God sends his faithful love and truth.
• Psalms 124:3then they would have swallowed us alive in their burning anger against us.
• Proverbs 1:12Let’s swallow them alive, like Sheol, whole, like those who go down to the Pit.
• Isaiah 28:7Even these stagger because of wine and stumble under the influence of beer: Priest and prophet stagger because of beer. They are confused by wine. They stumble because of beer. They are muddled in their visions. They stumble in their judgments.
• 1 Corinthians 15:54When this corruptible body is clothed with incorruptibility, and this mortal body is clothed with immortality, then the saying that is written will take place: Death has been swallowed up in victory.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.
• Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7Ye ought rather to forgive him - He had now suffered enough; for the punishment inflicted had answered the end for which it was inflicted; and there was some danger that, if this poor culprit were not restored to the bosom of the Church, his distress and anguish would destroy his life, or drive him to despair.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7So that contrariwise - On the other hand: on the contrary. That is, instead of continuing the punishment. Since the punishment was sufficient, and has answered all the purpose of bearing your testimony against the offence, and of bringing him to repentance, you ought again to admit him to your communion. Ye ought rather to forgive him - Rather than continue the pain and disgrace of excommunication. It follows from this: (1)That the proper time for…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-11Verses 5-11 The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong, again into their communion; for he was aware of his fault, and much afflicted under his punishment. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches and the ministers of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-11These verses result from Paul's earlier visit and the insult he received. After Paul's severe but tearful letter, the church condemned the man's behavior and disciplined him (2:6). The man repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him, as Paul had already done.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. with overmuch sorrow--Greek, "with HIS overmuch sorrow."Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings