Thomson(i)
6 sufficient for such a one is the censure which hath been passed by the majority;
7 so that, on the contrary, I rather wish you to forgive and comfort him, that such a one may not be overwhelmed with an excess of sorrow.
8 Therefore I intreat you to authorise love for him.
9 For this was one purpose of my writing, that I might have this proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
10 And to whomsoever you forgive any thing, I do so too. For with regard to myself, if I have forgiven any one whatever any thing, I have forgiven him for your sakes, in the presence of Christ,
11 that Satan may not get an advantage over us, for we are not ignorant of his devices.