King James Version
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.English Standard Version
so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.Catholic Public Domain Version
So then, to the contrary, you should be more forgiving and consoling, lest perhaps someone like this may be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow