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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:7

5Now if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measure—not to put it too severely—to all of you. 6For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him. 9For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether 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, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
• Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
• Colossians 3:13bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,
• 2 Corinthians 5:4For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the heritage of the Lord?"
• Psalms 21:9You will make them as a blazing oven when you appear. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and fire will consume them.
• Psalms 56:1Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me;
• Psalms 57:3He will send from heaven and save me; he will put to shame him who tramples on me. Selah God will send out his steadfast love and his faithfulness!
• Psalms 124:3then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us;
• Proverbs 1:12like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit;
• Isaiah 28:7These also reel with wine and stagger with strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, they are swallowed by wine, they stagger with strong drink, they reel in vision, they stumble in giving judgment.
• 1 Corinthians 15:54When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory."
• 2 Corinthians 7:10For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
• Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed 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