2 Corinthians 2:8

2 Corinthians 2:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
• New International Version (NIV)I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:8

6Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. 7Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him. 9I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit,

2 Corinthians 2:8 word by word

διὸ παρακαλῶ ὑμᾶς κυρῶσαι εἰς αὐτὸν ἀγάπην.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whereforeδιόdio · thereforeG1352
• I beseechπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• youσύsu · youG4771
• that ye would confirmκυρόωkuroō · to affirmG2964
• loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:8

• Galatians 5:13For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
• Galatians 6:1Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
• Jude 1:22And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8That ye would confirm your love toward him - You do love him, notwithstanding the reproach he has brought on the Gospel; and notwithstanding your love to him, ye were obliged to cut him off for the credit of the Gospel. Now that he has repented, I beseech you to confirm, , to ratify, by a public act of the Church, your love to him; give him the fullest proof that you do love him; by forgiving him and restoring him to his place in the Church.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him - The word rendered here as “confirm” ( ͂ kurōsai) occurs in the New Testament only here and in Galatians 3:15. It means to give authority, to establish as valid, to confirm; and here means that they should give strong expressions and assurances of their love to him; that they should pursue such a course as would leave no room for doubt in regard to it. Tyndale has well rendered it…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. 88. confirm your love toward him--by giving effect in act, and showing in deeds your love; namely, by restoring him to your fellowship and praying for his recovering from the sickness penally inflicted on him.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 2:8

• Church
• Love

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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