That is why I urge you to assure him that you love him.
So now forgive and comfort him. Such distress could overwhelm someone like that if he’s not forgiven and comforted.
I had also written to you to test you. I wanted to see if you would be obedient in every way.
You were indeed called to be free, brothers and sisters. Don’t turn this freedom into an excuse for your corrupt nature to express itself. Rather, serve each other through love.
Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers.
