2 Corinthians 2:5-9

But if anyone has caused sorrow, he has caused sorrow not for me, but in some degree—not to say too much—for all of you.

Sufficient for such a person is this punishment which was imposed by the majority,

so that on the other hand, you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a person might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

For to this end I also wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.