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2 Corinthians 2:7

So then, to the contrary, you should be more forgiving and consoling, lest perhaps someone like this may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow
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King James Version

So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.

English Standard Version

so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

New International Version

Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.