Translations
Modern
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,
Traditional
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;
Literal
Now to whomever you forgive anything, I also do; and indeed to whom I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is on account of you in the face of Christ,
Latin
Cui autem aliquid donastis, et ego: nam et ego quod donavi, si quid donavi, propter vos in persona Christi,
Original
Greek
English
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,
Notes
These verses result from Paul's earlier visit and the insult he received. After Paul's severe but tearful letter, the church condemned the man's behavior and disciplined him (2:6). The man repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him, as Paul had already done.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Second Letter to the Corinthians
Topics
Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man