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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul wrote from grief, not to cause pain but to test their love. The offending person in the church should be forgiven and comforted lest he be overwhelmed by grief. Paul thanks God who always leads in triumph in Christ, …
Other Translations
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.
so that, on the contrary, <FI>it is<Fi> rather for you to forgive and to comfort, lest by over abundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up;
So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.
Cross References
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Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
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Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
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