II Corinthians 2:7
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul urged the Corinthians to forgive and comfort the man who had caused grief, lest he be swallowed up with excessive sorrow, and affirmed his own forgiveness of the offender for their sakes. He described himself as always led in triumph by Christ, being to God a sweet savor in those who are saved and in those who perish.
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