2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁹ For this was my purpose in writing you, to test your attitude and see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and altogether agreeable [to following my orders] in everything.

¹⁰ If you forgive anyone anything, I too forgive that one; and what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sakes in the presence [and with the approval] of Christ (the Messiah),

¹¹ To keep Satan from getting the advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his wiles and intentions.