Have I sent (επεμψα). First aorist active indicative. Probably Timothy had already gone as seems clear from 16:10f. Apparently Tim…

For this cause. In order to remind you of my doctrines and my manner of life. Since I am hindered from coming myself, I have sent a fellow…

For this reason.—When St. Paul contemplated visiting the churches in Macedonia and Achaia, he sent Timothy and Erastus in advance …

Paul’s seeming harshness in writing this to the Corinthians was not to “shame” (GK 1956) them but to warn them of the seriousness and perverseness …

For this cause. The meaning is: “That you may know what my way of life is, and whether I am worthy to be imitated, listen to what Timothy …

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus
This is an instance of his care of them, concern for them and respect unto them;…

In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.

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After censuring the Corinthians for rashly judging and presumptuously despising the apostles, the Apostle now begins to correct them. He does this …