2 Corinthians 2:6

Sufficient to such a man is this punishment by the many,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.

In Context

5But if any man has caused sadness, he has not caused me sadness, but in part (that I may not bear down) you all.

7so that instead, for you rather to forgive and encourage, lest perhaps such a man would be swallowed up with too much sorrow.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:11For behold this same thing--your grieving toward God. How much eagerness it worked in you, even a defense, even indignation, even fear, even longing, even zeal, even vengeance! In everything ye demonstrated yourselves to be pure in

1 Timothy 5:20Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:6-12

Case of the Incestuous Person. ( a. d. 57.) 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 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. 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye… Read the whole commentary →

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