2 Corinthians 2:5

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

2 Corinthians 2:5

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you—to some degree, not to overstate it.

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KJV

King James Version

But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

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WEB

World English Bible

But if any has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not to me, but in part (that I not press too heavily) to you all.

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ASV

American Standard Version

But if any hath caused sorrow, he hath caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I press not too heavily) to you all.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me, but in part (so that I might not be severe) all of you⁺.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

2 Corinthians 2

³ I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be grieved by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy.

⁴ For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

⁵ Now if anyone has caused grief, he has not grieved me but all of you—to some degree, not to overstate it.

⁶ The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.

⁷ So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

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