2 Corinthians 2:10 bbe — But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it beca…

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"But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it because of you, in the person of Christ;"

— 2 Corinthians 2:10, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 2 — Context

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So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.

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For which cause my desire is that you will make your love to him clear by your acts.

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And for the same reason I sent you a letter so that I might be certain of your desire to do my orders in all things.

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But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it because of you, in the person of Christ;

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So that Satan may not get the better of us: for we are not without knowledge of his designs.

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Now when I came to Troas for the good news of Christ, and there was an open door for me in the Lord,

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I had no rest in my spirit because Titus my brother was not there: so I went away from them, and came into Macedonia.

2 Corinthians 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 2:10 say?
2 Corinthians 2:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it because of you, in the person of Christ;”
Where is 2 Corinthians 2:10 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 2:10.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 2:10 in?
2 Corinthians 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 2:10?
2 Corinthians 2:10 reads (BBE): “But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it because of you, in the person of Christ;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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