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 someone caused distress, I’m not the one really affected. To some extent—although I don’t want to emphasize this too much—it has affected all of you. 6The majority of you have imposed a severe enough punishment on that person. So now forgive and comfort him. Such distress could overwhelm someone like that if he’s not forgiven and comforted. 8That is why I urge you to assure him that you love him. 9I had also written to you to test you. I wanted to see if you would be obedient in every way.

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 a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.
• Ephesians 4:32Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ.
• Colossians 3:13Put up with each other, and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6Brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we order you not to associate with any believer who doesn’t live a disciplined life and doesn’t follow the tradition you received from us.
• Hebrews 12:12Strengthen your tired arms and weak knees.
• 2 Corinthians 5:4While we are in this tent, we sigh. We feel distressed because we don’t want to take off the tent, but we do want to put on the eternal house. Then ⌞eternal⌟ life will put an end to our mortal existence.
• 2 Samuel 20:19We are peaceful and faithful Israelites. Are you trying to destroy a mother city in Israel? Why should you swallow up what belongs to the Lord?”
• Psalms 21:9When you appear, you will make them ⌞burn⌟ like a blazing furnace. The Lord will swallow them up in his anger. Fire will devour them.
• Psalms 56:1Have pity on me, O God, because people are harassing me. All day long warriors oppress me.
• Psalms 57:3He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah God sends his mercy and his truth!
• Psalms 124:3then they would have swallowed us alive when their anger exploded against us.
• Proverbs 1:12We’ll swallow them alive like the grave, like those in good health who go into the pit.
• Isaiah 28:7Priests and prophets stagger from wine and wobble from too much liquor. They stagger from too much liquor and become confused from too much wine. They wobble because of their liquor. They stagger when they see visions. They swerve as they judge.
• 1 Corinthians 15:54When this body that decays is changed into a body that cannot decay, and this mortal body is changed into a body that will live forever, then the teaching of Scripture will come true: “Death is turned into victory!
• 2 Corinthians 7:10In fact, to be distressed in a godly way causes people to change the way they think and act and leads them to be saved. No one can regret that. But the distress that the world causes brings only death.
• Proverbs 17:22A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one’s strength.

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