2 Corinthians 2:9-11

Lexham English Bible

⁹ Because for this reason also I wrote, in order that I could know your proven character, whether you are obedient in everything. ¹⁰ Now to whomever you forgive anything, I also do; for indeed, whatever I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, it is for your sake^[a] in the presence of Christ, ¹¹ in order that we may not be exploited by Satan (for we are not ignorant of his schemes).