For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.
2 Corinthians 2:6 - Revised Version 1885 Sufficient to such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the many; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For such a one this censure by the majority [which he has received is] sufficient [punishment]. American Standard Version (1901) Sufficient to such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the many; Common English Bible The punishment handed out by the majority is enough for this person. Catholic Public Domain Version Let this rebuke be sufficient for someone like this, for it has been brought by many. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version To him who is such a one, this rebuke is sufficient, which is given by many: |
For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.
For behold, this selfsame thing, that ye were made sorry after a godly sort, what earnest care it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what longing, yea, what zeal, yea, what avenging! In everything ye approved yourselves to be pure in the matter.
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.