If [there is a question] concerning Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow worker for you. If [there is a question concerning] our brothers, [they are] messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

Not that others should have relief while you have hardship. Rather, it is a question of fairness.

and I am fully prepared to punish every act of disobedience, when once your submission has been put beyond question.

This censure from the majority is severe enough for the individual in question,