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 himEnglish 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.