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When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair. You should make them sure of your love for them.

I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions.

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Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him,(A) so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. Another reason I wrote you(B) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(C)

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