2 Corinthians 2:7

“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”

"So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow." - 2 Corinthians 2:7
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What does 2 Corinthians 2:7 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 2:7 in the King James Version reads, "So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow." This verse is part of a letter written by the apostle Paul to the…

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The Power of Forgiveness: Embracing Restoration and Comfort

In our journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of conflict, disappointment, and sin—not only in the actions of others but often in our own conduct. The Apostle Paul addresses this very issue in 2 Corinthians 2:7, where he writes, "So that contrariwise ye ought…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Comfort

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your holy presence, we come with hearts full of humility and a desire to seek Your guidance and grace. We turn our focus to the profound words from 2 Corinthians 2:7, where Your apostle Paul reminds us of the power and necessity of forgiveness…

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2 Corinthians 5:7 - "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
2 Corinthians 7:2 - "Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man."
2 Corinthians 7:16 - "I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things."
2 Corinthians 6:7 - "By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,"
2 Corinthians 4:7 - "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
2 Corinthians 7:6 - "Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;"
2 Corinthians 7:10 - "For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7)
"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" - 2 Corinthians 5:7
"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" - 2 Corinthians 5:7
2 Corinthians 7:3 - "I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you."
1 Corinthians 2:7 - "But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:"
2 Corinthians 9:7 - "Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 11:7 - "Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?"
1 Corinthians 7:2 - "Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband."
2 Corinthians 8:7 - "Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also."
2 Corinthians 7:1 - "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."