2Cor 2:5-10 | Abbott | STEP | It is generally supposed that the individual whose case is considered in : is referred to in this passage. ( .) The meaning of this verse is not clear. The idea may be, that the pain which that case had given the apostle was only a partial and temporary interruption to the joy and satisfaction which the church at Corinth had generally afforded him.

2 Corinthians 2:5-10

It is generally supposed that the individual whose case is considered in 1 Cor. 5: is referred to in this passage. (5-8.) The meaning of this verse is not clear. The idea may be, that the pain which that case had given the apostle was only a partial and temporary interruption to the joy and satisfaction which the church at Corinth had generally afforded him.

It would seem that Paul had learned, perhaps through Titus, (see ch. 7:5-7,) that the church had exercised towards this offending member the discipline which he had recommended in the former Epistle.

Ye ought rather to forgive him; that is, ye ought now to forgive him.

Confirm; restore and establish.