And have you forgotten the word of appeal that reasons with you as sons? — My son, never make light of the Lord's discipline, never faint under his reproofs;
I reprove and discipline those whom I love; so be in warm earnest and repent.
As it is, we are chastened when we are judged by him, so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.
It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons; for where is the son who is not disciplined by his father?
He is not here, he has risen. Remember how he told you when he was still in Galilee
Then they remembered what he had said,
Never let us grow tired of doing what is right, for if we do not faint we shall reap our harvest at the opportune season.
including Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have made over to Satan. That will teach them to stop their blasphemous ongoings!
I appeal to you, brothers, to bear with this appeal of mine. It is but a short letter.