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2 Corinthians 2:7 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 2 · verse 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.2 Corinthians 2:7 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 2:7 in context
5But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
6Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- contrariwisetounantionon the contrary, contrariwiseG5121 →
- overmuchperissoterosexceeding some number or measure or rank or need, over and above, more than is necessary…G4055 →
- forgivecharizomaito do something pleasant or agreeable , to do a favour to, gratify, to show one s self…G5483 →
- comfortparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
- perhapspōsby any means, at all, perhapsG4458 →
- rathermallonmore, to a greater degree, rather, much, by far, rather, sooner, more willingly, more…G3123 →
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In these verses the apostle treats concerning the incestuous person who had been excommunicated, which seems to be one principal cause of his writing this epistle. Here observe, 1. He tells them that the crime of that person had grieved him in part;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 5-11