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

5But if anyone has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not for me, but in some degree--not to say too much--for all of you. 6Sufficient for such a person is this punishment which was imposed by the majority, so that on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a person might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. 9For to this end I also wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

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

• soὥστεhōste · soG5620
• onτοὐναντίονtounantion · insteadG5121
• you should ratherμᾶλλονmallon · more: ratherG3123
• forgiveχαρίζωcharizomai · to give graceG5483
• and comfortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• otherwiseμήπωςmēpōs mē pōs · so thatG3381
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• might be overwhelmedκαταπίνωkatapinō · to swallowG2666
• by excessiveπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• sorrowλύπηlupē · griefG3077

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:7

• Galatians 6:1Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.
• Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
• Colossians 3:13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so must you do also.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother or sister who leads a disorderly life and not one in accordance with the tradition which you received from us.
• Hebrews 12:12Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble,
• 2 Corinthians 5:4For indeed, we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that what is mortal will be swallowed up by life.
• 2 Samuel 20:19I am one of those who are ready for peace and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?”
• Psalms 21:9You will make them as a fiery oven in the time of your anger; The Lord will swallow them up in His wrath, And fire will devour them.
• Psalms 56:1Be gracious to me, God, for a man has trampled upon me; Fighting all day long he oppresses me.
• Psalms 57:3He will send from heaven and save me; He rebukes the one who tramples upon me. Selah God will send His favor and His truth.
• Psalms 124:3Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their anger was kindled against us;
• Proverbs 1:12Let’s swallow them alive like Sheol, Even whole, like those who go down to the pit;
• Isaiah 28:7And these also reel with wine and stagger from intoxicating drink: The priest and the prophet reel with intoxicating drink, They are confused by wine, they stagger from intoxicating drink; They reel while having visions, They stagger when rendering a verdict.
• 1 Corinthians 15:54But when this perishable puts on the imperishable, and this mortal puts on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.
• 2 Corinthians 7:10For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world 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