2 Corinthians 2:7

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 2:7

BSB

So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

AKJV

So that contrariwise you ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

CPDV

So then, to the contrary, you should be more forgiving and consoling, lest perhaps someone like this may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.

ERV

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.

NHEB

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.

SMT

So that on the contrary ye should rather show kindness, and console, lest perhaps such be swallowed down with more abundant sadness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 2:7

SoG5620thatcontrariwiseG5121Adverb yeG5209oughtratherG3123AdverbtoforgiveG5483VerbhimandG2532Conjunction comfortG3870VerbhimlestG3381Conjunction perhapsG4458suchaoneG5108AdjectiveshouldbeswallowedupG2666VerbwithovermuchG4055 sorrowG3077Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 2:7

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Overview of 2 Corinthians 2:7

Summary

Forgive and encourage offender to prevent despair

Event

Paul urges merciful treatment

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD