you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord.
among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.
If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand; only spare his life.”
For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
For this reason I write these things while I am away from you, that when I come I may not have to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.
God judges those outside. “Purge the evil person from among you.”
who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.
If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
Appoint a wicked man against him; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!
may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
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