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2 Corinthians 2:5-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 2:5-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
5 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. 6 This[d] punishment by the majority is sufficient[e] for such a one,
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- 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 Corinthians 2:5 That is, partially (as to some of you, or some of the grief); or, to some degree.
- 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).
- 2 Corinthians 2:6 That is, this grief-causing punishment; or, this punishment about which Titus informed me upon his arrival, 7:6-13.
- 2 Corinthians 2:6 Or, adequate, enough. That is, because it led to repentance.
2 Corinthians 2:5-6
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2 Corinthians 2:5-6
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Forgiveness for the Offender
5 If anyone has caused grief,(A) he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you to some extent—not to put it too severely. 6 The punishment(B) inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient.
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