So instead, you people should [now] forgive and comfort him, in order that such a person does not become overwhelmed with extreme grief.

So, from now on we will not regard any person by worldly standards, even though we [once] regarded Christ that way. But we will not regard Him [that way] anymore. [Note: Paul seems to be saying that before his conversion he viewed Christ on the basis of His family, His education, His position, etc., but since his conversion he does not view Him that way anymore].

And what harmony can Christ have with Belial? [Note: "Belial" means "worthlessness" and was used for referring to the devil]. Or, what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

For if the eagerness is there, [then] whatever a person has [to give] is acceptable, and not what he does not have.

I know that this man --- whether in his body or out of it, I do not know, but God does ---