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

λύπη grief, sorrow G3077

ἀγάπη love G26

χαρίζομαι to forgive G5483

παρακαλέω to comfort, beseech G3870

θριαμβεύω to lead in triumph G2358

ὀσμή fragrance, aroma G3744

People & Context

Paul

The apostle and author, who writes in grief and urges them to forgive the offender

Christ

In whose presence Paul forgives, and whose knowledge spreads as a fragrance through Paul's ministry

Titus

Paul's brother whom he could not find in Troas, leaving him no rest in spirit

Satan

The adversary whose designs Paul will not be ignorant of, lest he gain advantage

God

The One who always leads Paul in triumph in Christ and reveals His knowledge everywhere

Timeline

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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