Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.
Parallel translations
- WEB Therefore I beg you to confirm your love toward him.
- KJV Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
- NKJV Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him.
- NASB Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.
- NLT So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him.
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Quick answer
Paul urges the Corinthians to publicly reaffirm their love for the forgiven man. Forgiveness should be made visible and concrete.
Overview
Paul calls the church to actively confirm their love toward the repentant offender, making restoration real and assured. Forgiveness is not merely an inward attitude but is expressed in renewed fellowship. This embodies the gospel pattern of welcoming back the repentant, just as God receives those who turn to Him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Jude 1:22–23And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;
- Gal 5:13For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Gal 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- Gal 6:1–2Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
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In Christ all God's promises are 'Yes and Amen'; though rich, he became poor to make us rich, and in him God reconciles the world, making us new creations.
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