2 Corinthians 2:7

So that contrarywise, yee ought rather to forgiue him, and comfort him, lest perhaps, such a one should be swallowed vp with ouermuch sorrow.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort {him,} otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.
- Basic English Bible

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

so that on the contrary ye should rather shew grace and encourage, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with excessive grief.
- Darby Bible

So that on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

so that contrariwise ye should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his overmuch sorrow.
- English Revised Version

so that on the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 2:7

2:5 He hath grieved me but in part - Who still rejoice over the greater part of you. Otherwise I might burden you all.

2:6 Sufficient for such an one - With what a remarkable tenderness does St. Paul treat this offender! He never once mentions his name. Nor does he here so much as mention his crime. By many - Not only by the rulers of the church: the whole congregation acquiesced in the sentence.