2 Corinthians 2:6

Sufficient to such a one [is] this rebuke which [has been inflicted] by the many;

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5But if any one has grieved, he has grieved, not me, but in part (that I may not overcharge [you]) all of you.

7so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:11For, behold, this same thing, your being grieved according to God, how much diligence it wrought in *you*, but [what] excusing [of yourselves], but [what] indignation, but [what] fear, but [what] ardent desire, but [what] zeal, but [what] vengeance: in every way ye have proved yourselves to be pure in the matter.

1 Timothy 5:20Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may 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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