Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 2:8
Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church immediately after a period of discipline and sorrow. He speaks at the moment of reconciliation, directing the community to restore fellowship with a repentant individual.
The words — The verb κυρῶσαι (kurōsai) literally means "to confirm" or "to make firm," indicating a formal ratification of their prior commitment. Paul pairs it with παρακαλῶ (parakalō), "I exhort," to frame the appeal as both authoritative and pastoral.
The thread — This directive to reaffirm love aligns with the New Testament pattern of restoring repentant believers, paralleling the mercy urged in Jude 1:22 and the mutual service commanded in Galatians 6:10. It directly responds to the testing of obedience mentioned in 2 Corinthians 2:9.
Why it lands — The text commands a deliberate, active restoration of love to prevent the repentant person from being overwhelmed by sorrow. It requires the reader to replace isolation with confirmed fellowship as a concrete mark of spiritual obedience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
Cross-references
- Jude 1:22 And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;
- Galatians 5:13 For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.