On the other hand, he gave firm counsel to several congregations because their love for him had cooled off, they countenanced idolatry and fornication, and they tolerated sectarianism.
Bet viņš arī deva stingrus padomus vairākām draudzēm, jo to mīlestība pret viņu bija atdzisusi, tās pacieta elkdievību un netiklību, kā arī samierinājās ar šķeltniecību.