2 Corinthians 2:6 Meaning
Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
Context Explained
4For 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 love which I have more abundantly unto you.
5But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
6Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.
7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 18:15-17
Both passages discuss the process of addressing sin within the community.
Galatians 6:1
This verse encourages restoring someone caught in sin gently.
1 Corinthians 5:5
This verse discusses delivering someone to Satan for the destruction of the flesh.
Source: 2 Corinthians 2:6