2 Corinthians 2:5

But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:5

BSB

Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you-to some degree, not to overstate it.

AKJV

But if any have caused grief, he has not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

CPDV

But if anyone has brought sorrow, he has not sorrowed me. Yet, for my part, this is so that I might not burden all of you.

ERV

But if any hath caused sorrow, he hath caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I press not too heavily) to you all.

NHEB

But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I not press too heavily) to you all.

SMT

And if any have grieved, he has not grieved me, but by part; that I might not overload you all.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 2:5

ButG1161ConjunctionifanyG1536havecausedgriefG3076VerbhehathG3076Verb notG3756 grievedG3076Verb meG1691 butG235Conjunction inG575 partG3313Noun Neuter thatG3363ConjunctionImayG1912Verb notG3363Conjunction overchargeG1912Verb youG5209 allG3956Adjective

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 2:5

Summary

Limited rebuke prevents excessive burden on congregation

Event

Paul limits rebuke for offender

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD