whom God had ordained, thro' faith, to be the propitiatory victim by his blood, for the manifestation of his goodness, by patiently passing over their past transgressions: to manifest,

it excuses all things, believes what is favourable, hopes for the best, and suffers the worst.

with all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love;

Ye have heard that it hath been said, "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise. and if any man will go to law with you, to have your coat, let him have your cloke too.read more.
and if any one will press you to go a mile with him, go with him the other two.

for first, I hear, that when you come together in the church, you fall into parties; and I believe it is true of some of you. for there must be factions among you, whereby it will appear who among you are the approved.

The affliction I have had, comes only from a particular quarter, so that my resentment does not affect the whole church. the punishment, which was inflicted by the community, is sufficient on this occasion. so that now you ought rather to forgive, and comfort him, for fear he should be overwhelm'd by an excess of sorrow.read more.
wherefore, pray, convince him of your affection to him: for this was one view I had in writing, to have this trial of you, whether you are intirely obedient. to whom you forgive any thing, I also forgive: for if I have forgiven any thing, I forgave it, for your sakes (as Christ is witness) lest satan should have got some advantage of us: for we are apprized of his artifices.

bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, when one has any cause of complaint against another: as the Lord forgave you, do you likewise forgive.