READ II Corinthians 2 COMMENTARY: : 7      So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. (5483 “forgive” [charizomai] means to grant as a favor, gratuitously, in kindness, give freely, bestow, pardon or rescue, deliver, give, grant or to do something pleasant or agreeable.) DEVOTION: This word is used four times in this chapter. The disciple’s prayer tells us that we are to deliver others from their sins and then our sins will be delivered. We have to be willing to be gracious to others for the LORD to be gracious to us. If we will not pardon others, then the LORD cannot pardon us. This church was noted for having problems. Paul addressed many of the problems in the church. One of the problems was…