2 Corinthians 2:6-11

Forgive the Sinner

⁶ For such a one, _b this punishment by the majority is enough, ⁷ so _c you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. ⁸ So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him. ⁹ For this is why I wrote, that I might _d test you and know _e whether you are obedient in everything. ¹⁰ Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of Christ, ¹¹ so that we would not be outwitted by Satan; for _f we are not ignorant of his designs.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 5:4 - 5
   When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus.
   2 Corinthians 7:11
   For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter.
   
2. Cross References
   Galatians 6:1
   Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
   Ephesians 4:32
   Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
   
3. Cross References
   Philippians 2:22
   But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.
   
4. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 7:15
   And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.
   2 Corinthians 10:6
   Being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Peter 5:8
   Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.