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2 Corinthians 2

2 Cor. 2:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Sor that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hoste (Greek #5620)
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
KJV usage: (insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Pronounce: hoce'-teh
Origin: from 5613 and 5037
contrariwise
tounantion (Greek #5121)
on the contrary
KJV usage: contrariwise.
Pronounce: too-nan-tee'-on
Origin: contraction for the neuter of 3588 and 1726
ye
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
ought rather
mallon (Greek #3123)
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
KJV usage: + better, X far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
Pronounce: mal'-lon
Origin: neuter of the comparative of the same as 3122
to forgive
charizomai (Greek #5483)
to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
KJV usage: deliver, (frankly) forgive, (freely) give, grant.
Pronounce: khar-id'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 5485
him, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
comfort
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
him, lest perhaps
mepos (Greek #3381)
lest somehow
KJV usage: lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps).
Pronounce: may'-pos
Origin: μή πως (may tis) from 3361 and 4458
such a one
toioutos (Greek #5108)
from 5104 and 3778; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
KJV usage: like, such (an one).
Pronounce: toy-oo'-tos
Origin: (including the other inflections)
should be swallowed up
katapino (Greek #2666)
to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: devour, drown, swallow (up).
Pronounce: kat-ap-ee'-no
Origin: from 2596 and 4095
with overmuch
perissos (Greek #4053)
superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with 1537) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
KJV usage: exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).
Pronounce: per-is-sos'
Origin: from 4012 (in the sense of beyond)
sorrow
lupe (Greek #3077)
sadness
KJV usage: grief, grievous, + grudgingly, heaviness, sorrow.
Pronounce: loo'-pay
Origin: apparently a primary word
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Gal. 6:1• 1Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest *thou* also be tempted. (Gal. 6:1)

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Gal. 6:1‑2• 1Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest *thou* also be tempted.
 2Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfil the law of the Christ. (Gal. 6:1‑2)
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Eph. 4:32• 32and be to one another kind, compassionate, forgiving one another, so as God also in Christ has forgiven you. (Eph. 4:32)
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Col. 3:13• 13forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do *ye*. (Col. 3:13)
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2 Thess. 3:6,14‑15• 6Now we enjoin you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the instruction which he received from us.
 14But if any one obey not our word by the letter, mark that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed of himself;
 15and do not esteem him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thess. 3:6,14‑15)
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Heb. 12:12‑15• 12Wherefore lift up the hands that hang down, and the failing knees;
 13and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned aside; but that rather it may be healed.
 14Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:
 15watching lest there be any one who lacks the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it; (Heb. 12:12‑15)
swallowed.
2 Cor. 5:4• 4For indeed we who are in the tabernacle groan, being burdened; while yet we do not wish to be unclothed, but clothed, that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. (2 Cor. 5:4)
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2 Sam. 20:19‑20• 19I am peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah?
 20And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy. (2 Sam. 20:19‑20)
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Psa. 21:9• 9Thou shalt make them as a fiery furnace in the time of thy presence; Jehovah shall swallow them up in his anger, and the fire shall devour them: (Psa. 21:9)
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Psa. 56:1‑2• 1To the chief Musician. On Jonathelem-rechokim. Of David. Michtam; when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be gracious unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: all the day long fighting he oppresseth me.
 2Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; for they are many that fight against me haughtily. (Psa. 56:1‑2)
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Psa. 57:3• 3He will send from the heavens and save me; he hath covered with reproach him that would swallow me up. Selah. God hath sent forth his loving-kindness and his truth. (Psa. 57:3)
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Psa. 124:3• 3Then they had swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; (Psa. 124:3)
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Prov. 1:12• 12let us swallow them up alive as Sheol, and whole, as those that go down into the pit; (Prov. 1:12)
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Isa. 28:7• 7But these also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are they gone astray. The priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink; they are overpowered by wine, they are gone astray through strong drink; they have erred in vision, they have stumbled in judgment. (Isa. 28:7)
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1 Cor. 15:54• 54But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruptibility, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the word written: Death has been swallowed up in victory. (1 Cor. 15:54)
overmuch.
2 Cor. 7:10• 10For grief according to God works repentance to salvation, never to be regretted; but the grief of the world works death. (2 Cor. 7:10)
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Prov. 17:22• 22A joyful heart promoteth healing; but a broken spirit drieth up the bones. (Prov. 17:22)
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Phil. 2:27• 27for he was also sick close to death, but God had mercy on him, and not indeed on him alone, but also on me, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow. (Phil. 2:27)
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1 Thess. 4:13• 13But we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are fallen asleep, to the end that ye be not grieved even as also the rest who have no hope. (1 Thess. 4:13)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

JND Translation Notes

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Or "forgive," as ver. 10; Luke 7.42.

W. Kelly Translation

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so that, on the contrary, ye should rather forgive and comfort, lest somehow such an one be swallowed up with excessive grief.