KJV ORIGINAL
Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This person has been punished enough by the community, they've learned their lesson.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes enough is enough when it comes to consequences.
📚 Historical Context
In the early Christian church in Corinth, Paul was addressing a situation where a member had committed a serious sin, likely the incestuous man mentioned in his first letter to them. The church had imposed communal discipline on this individual, involving rebuke or exclusion by many members to maintain holiness. Paul now writes to affirm that this punishment has been adequate and it's time to move towards forgiveness and restoration.
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