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But[a] if anyone has caused-grief, he has grieved not me, but in part[b] (that I not be a burden[c]), you all. This[d] punishment by the majority is sufficient[e] for such a one,

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  1. 2 Corinthians 2:5 Paul pauses to comment on the case about which he wrote them in order to avoid coming to them and causing more grief.
  2. 2 Corinthians 2:5 That is, partially (as to some of you, or some of the grief); or, to some degree.
  3. 2 Corinthians 2:5 Or, weigh-heavily. That is, exaggerate the extent of the grief; or, burden him (by blaming him for everything); or, burden you (by detailing the matter).
  4. 2 Corinthians 2:6 That is, this grief-causing punishment; or, this punishment about which Titus informed me upon his arrival, 7:6-13.
  5. 2 Corinthians 2:6 Or, adequate, enough. That is, because it led to repentance.

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