2 Corinthians 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 13

¹ But I decided this within myself, not to come to you again in grief.

² For if I grieve you, who yet will be making me glad, if not the one being grieved by me?

³ And I wrote this same thing to you, lest coming I might have grief from those of whom I ought to rejoice, trusting in you all that my joy is the joy of all of you.

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Chapter Summary

1 He shows why he did not come to them, 6 he tells them to forgive that excommunicated person, 10 even as he himself also had forgiven him.

Key Greek Words

λύπῃ grief, grievous, grudgingly G3077

ἐλθεῖν accompany, appear, bring G2064

πολλῆς abundant, altogether, common G4183

οὐχ long, nay, neither G3756

ἀγάπην (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love G26

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Forgiveness for the Offending Brother

Paul urges the Corinthians to forgive and comfort a brother who had caused grief, ensuring he is not swallowed up by excessive sorrow and that Satan d…

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Forgiveness for the Offending Brother

Paul urges the Corinthians to forgive and comfort a brother who had caused grief, ensuring he is not swallowed up by excessive sorrow and that Satan does not gain an advantage over them .

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

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