Parallel Verses New International Version Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. King James Bible So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. Darby Bible Translation so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief. World English Bible 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. Young's Literal Translation so that, on the contrary, it is rather for you to forgive and to comfort, lest by over abundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up; 2 Corinthians 2:7 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleYe ought rather to forgive him - He had now suffered enough; for the punishment inflicted had answered the end for which it was inflicted; and there was some danger that, if this poor culprit were not restored to the bosom of the Church, his distress and anguish would destroy his life, or drive him to despair. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge ye. 2 Thessalonians 3:6,14,15 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ... Hebrews 12:12-15 Why lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees... swallowed. Psalm 124:3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: Isaiah 28:7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way... overmuch. Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones. Library The Triumphal Procession'Thanks be unto God, which always leadeth us in triumph in Christ and maketh manifest through us the savour of His knowledge in every place.'--2 COR. ii. 14 (R.V.) I suppose most of us have some knowledge of what a Roman Triumph was, and can picture to ourselves the long procession, the victorious general in his chariot with its white horses, the laurelled soldiers, the sullen captives, with suppressed hate flashing in their sunken eyes, the wreathing clouds of incense that went up into the blue … Alexander Maclaren—Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) "But if Ye have Bitter Envying," &C. Letter Xlv (Circa A. D. 1120) to a Youth Named Fulk, who Afterwards was Archdeacon of Langres A Book for Boys and Girls Or, Temporal Things Spritualized. Cross References 2 Corinthians 2:8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Jump to Previous Comfort Contrariwise Contrary Course Despair Driven Encourage Excess Excessive Fear Forgive Forgiveness Grace Grief Hand Instead Means Opposite Otherwise Ought Over-Great Overmuch Overwhelmed Perhaps Rather Right Shew Sorrow Swallowed TurnJump to Next Comfort Contrariwise Contrary Course Despair Driven Encourage Excess Excessive Fear Forgive Forgiveness Grace Grief Hand Instead Means Opposite Otherwise Ought Over-Great Overmuch Overwhelmed Perhaps Rather Right Shew Sorrow Swallowed TurnLinks 2 Corinthians 2:7 NIV2 Corinthians 2:7 NLT 2 Corinthians 2:7 ESV 2 Corinthians 2:7 NASB 2 Corinthians 2:7 KJV 2 Corinthians 2:7 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 2:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 2:7 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 2:7 French Bible 2 Corinthians 2:7 German Bible 2 Corinthians 2:7 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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