1. ekrina de emautw touto to mh palin elqein en luph proV umaV
2. ei gar egw lupw umaV kai tiV estin o eufrainwn me ei mh o lupoumenoV ex emou
3. kai egraya umin touto auto ina mh elqwn luphn ecw af wn edei me cairein pepoiqwV epi pantaV umaV oti h emh cara pantwn umwn estin
4. ek gar pollhV qliyewV kai sunochV kardiaV egraya umin dia pollwn dakruwn ouc ina luphqhte alla thn agaphn ina gnwte hn ecw perissoterwV eiV umaV
5. ei de tiV leluphken ouk eme leluphken all apo merouV ina mh epibarw pantaV umaV
6. ikanon tw toioutw h epitimia auth h upo twn pleionwn
7. wste tounantion mallon umaV carisasqai kai parakalesai mhpwV th perissotera luph katapoqh o toioutoV
8. dio parakalw umaV kurwsai eiV auton agaphn
9. eiV touto gar kai egraya ina gnw thn dokimhn umwn ei eiV panta uphkooi este
10. w de ti carizesqe kai egw kai gar egw ei ti kecarismai w kecarismai di umaV en proswpw cristou
11. ina mh pleonekthqwmen upo tou satana ou gar autou ta nohmata agnooumen
12. elqwn de eiV thn trwada eiV to euaggelion tou cristou kai quraV moi anewgmenhV en kuriw
13. ouk eschka anesin tw pneumati mou tw mh eurein me titon ton adelfon mou alla apotaxamenoV autoiV exhlqon eiV makedonian
14. tw de qew cariV tw pantote qriambeuonti hmaV en tw cristw kai thn osmhn thV gnwsewV autou fanerounti di hmwn en panti topw
15. oti cristou euwdia esmen tw qew en toiV swzomenoiV kai en toiV apollumenoiV
16. oiV men osmh qanatou eiV qanaton oiV de osmh zwhV eiV zwhn kai proV tauta tiV ikanoV
17. ou gar esmen wV oi polloi kaphleuonteV ton logon tou qeou all wV ex eilikrineiaV all wV ek qeou katenwpion tou qeou en cristw laloumen
Footnotes:
2:1-4 - Paul explains that he avoided a painful visit to the church, preferring a letter of exhortation so that pain might be turned into joy. This highlights the role of loving discipline and correction within the Christian community (see also 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 and Hebrews 12:6).
2:5-8 - Paul asks the church to forgive a repentant member, showing that forgiveness is central to the Christian life. Restorative forgiveness reflects the grace of God, who forgives abundantly (see also Matthew 18:21-22 and Ephesians 4:32).
2:14-16 - Paul celebrates the triumph of Christ, who leads believers in a "triumphal process" and makes the gospel message a fragrance of life to the saved and of death to the lost. The Christian mission is inevitably polarizing (see also Colossians 2:15 and 1 Corinthians 1:18).
02:17 - Paul affirms that in preaching the Word of God, he and the other apostles do so not out of self-interest, but in sincerity, as those sent by God. The ministry of the gospel must be motivated by integrity and the will of God (see also 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6 and 2 Corinthians 4:2).
Verses related to II Coríntios, 2:
2 Corinthians chapter 2 addresses forgiveness and the fragrance of Christ. How does Paul deal with repentance in the church? This compassionate text describes the restoration of a disciplined limb and the importance of forgiveness. The chapter explores themes such as apostolic authority, triumph in Christ, and the aroma of the knowledge of God. Paul also reveals his pastoral anxiety for Titus. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the transformative themes of this pivotal chapter.
Matthew 18:15-17: "If your brother sins against you, go and, alone with him, show him his error. If he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two others with you, so that 'any accusation may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to you, tell the church; and if he refuses to listen also to the church, treat him as a pagan or a tax collector." - This passage reflects the process of discipline and restoration mentioned by Paul in 2 Corinthians 2:5-11.
Galatians 6:1: "Brethren, if anyone is overtaken in any sin, you who are spiritual must restore him with meekness. But take care, each one, lest he be tempted either." - This verse complements Paul's instruction on forgiveness and restoration in 2 Corinthians 2:5-11.
1 Corinthians 5:5: "Hand this man over to Satan, so that his body may be destroyed and his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord." - This passage relates to the discipline mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, showing the previous context.
Colossians 2:15: "And, having stripped the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them on the cross." - This verse echoes the theme of triumph in Christ mentioned by Paul in 2 Corinthians 2:14.
1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, to proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light." - This passage relates to Paul's idea of being the "scent of Christ" in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16.
FAQ:
What does Paul say about forgiveness in 2 Corinthians 2?
Paul teaches that we must forgive others, just as we have been forgiven by God, to restore fellowship and prevent the enemy from deceiving us. (2 Corinthians 2:7-8)
What does Paul say about the ministry of the new covenant?
Paul compares the ministry of the new covenant with the old, saying that the ministry of the Spirit is more glorious and life-giving, in contrast to the death of the law. (2 Corinthians 2:17)
How does Paul describe our victory in Christ?
Paul affirms that we are triumphant in Christ, bringing His knowledge to all, and being a fragrance of life to those who are being saved and of death to those who are lost. (2 Corinthians 2:14)
What does Paul teach about sincerity in ministry?
Paul teaches that as ministers of Christ, we must be sincere, seeking to please God rather than men, being honest in our words and actions. (2 Corinthians 2:17)
How does Paul express his love for the Corinthians?
Paul expresses his love for the Corinthians by wanting them to forgive and restore their brother who has fallen into sin, showing the power of forgiveness in Christ. (2 Corinthians 2:8)
