Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.
Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to the household of faith.
Brothers and sisters, you were called to freedom—only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
So instead you should forgive him and encourage him. Otherwise such a person might be swallowed up by excessive sorrow.
For to this end I also wrote, that I might know your character, whether you are obedient in all things.
