Forgiveness for the Sinner

I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt all of you more than he hurt me.
Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise
he may be overcome by discouragement. So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him.

I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. When you forgive this man,
I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit,
so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.

When I came to the city of  Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me.
But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So I said good-bye
and went on to Macedonia to find him.