Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 2:10
If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church regarding a disciplinary case, writing to verify their obedience and unity so the community does not fall into division. (2 Cor 2:9; 2 Cor 2:11)
The words — The text centers on χαρίζεσθε (charizesthe), the second-person plural verb meaning "you forgive," directed toward ᾧ (hō), "to whomever." (2 Cor 2:10)
The thread — The passage aligns with Jesus’ teaching on earthly and heavenly authority to bind and loose (Matthew 18:18) and the apostolic declaration regarding the forgiveness or retention of sins (John 20:23). (2 Cor 2:10)
Why it lands — The text commands the Corinthians to actively forgive a specific offender, states Paul’s identical stance, and frames this mutual forgiveness as a deliberate spiritual safeguard against Satan’s schemes. (2 Cor 2:10)
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The Greek words
King James Version
To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;
Cross-references
- John 20:23 If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
- Matthew 18:18 Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
- 1 Corinthians 5:4 When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,