He knew that the pride of erring ones could be wounded Yet, he was aware that to stand between a sinner and the discipline he needs could have the effect of denying that one an expression of Jehovah Gods love
( नीतिसूत्रे २७: ६) चूक करणाऱ्‍याचा दोष त्याच्या लक्षात आणून दिला जातो तेव्हा साहजिकच त्याचा अहं दुखावला जातो याची पौलाला जाणीव होती.