3 And I wrote this very thing in order that when I came, I would not experience sorrow from those who ought to have made me glad, because I have confidence about you all, that my joy belongs to all of you.
4 For out of great distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you through many tears, not so that you may be caused to be sad, but so that you may know the love that I have especially for you.
5 But if anyone has caused sorrow, he has not caused me sorrow, but to some degree—in order not to say too much—to all of you.
6 This punishment by the majority is sufficient for such a person.
7 So then, you should rather forgive and comfort him, lest somehow this person should be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
8 Therefore I urge you to confirm your love for him.
9 Because for this reason also I wrote, in order that I could know your proven character, whether you are obedient in everything.