2 Corinthians 2:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Actually, you should do the opposite now — forgive this person and show them some love. Otherwise, all that guilt and shame might completely destroy them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Don't let someone drown in their mistakes when you have the power to throw them a lifeline.

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