Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
NMVSo that contrariwise you2f [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
OJBSo that, on the contrary, rather you ought to give selichah (forgiveness) and chozek (strength) to him lest efsher (perhaps) such a one may be swallowed up by overwhelming remorse.
TCENTSo you should forgive and comfort him instead, so that he will not be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.
T4TSo now, instead of punishing him any longer, you need to forgive him and deal kindly with him. If you do not forgive him, he may become so sad that he will begin to think that you will never forgive him (OR, will stop believing in Christ).
so that, on the contrary, you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.