2 Corinthians 2:5-11

5If anyone has caused pain, he has caused pain not so much to me but to some degree — not to exaggerate  — to all of you.

6This punishment by the majority is sufficient for that person.

7As a result, you should instead forgive and comfort him. Otherwise, he may be overwhelmed by excessive grief.

8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.

9I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything.

10Anyone you forgive, I do too. For what I have forgiven — if I have forgiven anything — it is for your benefit in the presence of Christ,

11so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his schemes.