2 Corinthians 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 2:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 2:7 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 2:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 2:7
“Then should I yet have comfort; yea, I would harden myself in sorrow: let him not spare; for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 2:7: comfort, one, should
“Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 2:7: ought, lest, one
“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 2:7: ought, lest, should
“And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? one of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 2:7: ought, one, should
“Behold, the money, which we found in our sacks' mouths, we brought again unto thee out of the land of Canaan: how then should we steal out of thy lord's house silver or gold?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 2:7: ought, one, should
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