2 Corinthians 2

Forgive the Sinner

1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 1:23

2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me? Creation: 2 Corinthians 7:8

3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 8:22, Galatians 5:10, Philemon 1:21

4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate. which I have more abundantly unto you. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 7:12, Psalms 119:136

5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. Parallel theme: Galatians 4:12

6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 7:11, 13:10, 1 Timothy 5:20

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. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 5:4, 7:10, Psalms 21:9, 124:3, Proverbs 1:12, 17:22, Isaiah 28:7, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13 +5

8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.

9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 10:6, Philippians 2:22

10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; References Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 5:4. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:18, John 20:23

11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 4:4, 11:3, 11:14, Job 2:3, Matthew 4:10, Luke 22:31, John 13:2, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Timothy 2:25, 1 Peter 5:8 +5

Triumph in Christ

12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospelGospel: εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion). The Greek euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) means good news or gospel—the message of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. It's 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16)., and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, References Christ: Colossians 4:3. Parallel theme: Acts 14:27, 16:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

13 I had no rest in my spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia. Spirit: 2 Corinthians 12:18. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 8:6, 8:16, 8:23, Galatians 2:1, 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:10, Titus 1:4 +3

14 Now thanks be unto GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. References Christ: Romans 15:19, Ephesians 5:2. References God: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Psalms 106:47, Romans 6:17. Related: Song of Solomon 1:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 148:14, Romans 8:37, Colossians 1:23, 2:15 +5

15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish: References Christ: Ephesians 5:2. Salvation: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:10. References God: Philippians 4:18. Parallel theme: Genesis 8:21, Exodus 29:18, 29:25, Ezekiel 20:41 +3

16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things? Parallel theme: Luke 2:34, John 9:39, 1 Corinthians 15:10

17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. References Christ: Matthew 24:24, Jude 1:4. References God: 1 John 4:1. Word: 2 Corinthians 4:2. Sin: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Corinthians 5:8. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 5:31, Acts 20:20, Titus 1:11, Revelation 2:20 +5