2 Corinthians 2:7
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 2
“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”2 Corinthians 2:7
What Does 2 Corinthians 2:7 Mean?
2 Corinthians 2:7 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Forgiveness.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”Ephesians 4:32“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Proverbs 17:22“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”Proverbs 15:13“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”Colossians 3:13“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”Proverbs 18:14“The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?”Matthew 12:20“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”Genesis 45:5“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.”Isaiah 28:7“But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.”Philippians 2:27“For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.”2 Samuel 20:19“I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?”Psalms 21:9“Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.”Psalms 124:3“Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:”Proverbs 1:12“Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”1 Corinthians 14:3“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”1 Corinthians 15:54“So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.”2 Corinthians 5:4“For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”
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