For if I pain you, then who is to give me pleasure? None but the very people I am paining!
In fact, if I did pain you by that letter, I do not regret it. I did regret it when I discovered that my letter had pained you even for the time being,
as you have partly understood the meaning of my life, namely that I am your source of pride (as you are mine) on the Day of our Lord Jesus.
Thus if one member suffers, all the members share its suffering; if one member is honoured, all the members share its honour.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Who is weak, and I do not feel his weakness? Whose faith is hurt, and I am not aglow with indignation?
When the young man heard that, he went sadly away, for he had great possessions.