[JPII Be Not Afraid]

What would Paul of all people not forgive? A sin not repented of would not be forgiven. He is forgiving or not forgiving in the presence of Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:10-11

“Whomever you forgive anything, so do I. For indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for you in the presence of Christ, so that we might not be taken advantage of by Satan, for we are not unaware of his purposes.”

[ealgeone]

Again....context in this passage is key to understanding....as with all things involving the Word.

The local church had forgiven the individual. Paul was agreeing that if they forgave him so would he.