Forgive and Comfort the Offender

5 But if anyone has caused sorrow, he has not caused me sorrow, but to some degree[fn]—in order not to say too much[fn]—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. 10 Now to whomever you forgive anything, I also do; for indeed, whatever I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sake[fn] in the presence of Christ, 11 in order that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).