2 Corinthians, 2

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.

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 2 Corinthians, 2:

2 Corinthians 2 deals with forgiveness and reconciliation between church members. The apostle Paul encourages Corinthians to forgive and restore a brother who had been previously disciplined. He also talks about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and recognizing apostolic authority. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in 2 Corinthians 2:

Romans 12:18: "If possible, how much it depends on you, tend peace with all men." Paul emphasizes the importance of peace and unity among brothers, something that is approached in 2 Corinthians 2.

Colossians 3:13: "SUPPORT ONE OTHERS, FORGIVE TO YOU SEEFLY If anyone has a reason for complaining against others. Just as the Lord forgave you, so forgive you." Forgiveness is a central theme in 2 Corinthians 2 and this verse encourages to forgive as we were forgiven.

Matthew 6:14-15: "For if you forgive your offenses to men, your heavenly Father will forgive you to you; But if you do not forgive men [your offenses], nor will you forgive you your offenses. " This verse reinforces the importance of forgiveness and its relationship with God's mercy, an important theme in 2 Corinthians 2.

Ephesians 4:32: "Before, thirst for one to the other benign, compassionate, forgiving one another, as God has forgiven you in Christ." Once again, Paul emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and mercy in our relationships, something he addresses in 2 Corinthians 2.

John 20:23: "To those to whom you forgive the sins, they are forgiven them; those to whom you retire are retired to them." This verse shows the authority given to Jesus' disciples to forgive sins and their relationship with reconciliation, an important theme in 2 Corinthians 2.