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For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
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A Test of Obedience
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's previous letter, which called for discipline, was a deliberate test. He wrote it specifically to see if the Corinthian church would be obedient to his apostolic authority. Their subsequent action to discipline the offender was the 'proof' that Paul was looking for.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For to this end also did I write. The apostle did not say that this was the only purpose of his writing—to persuade them to excommunicate …
That I might know the proof of you (ινα γνω την δοκιμην υμων). Ingressive second aorist active subjunctive, come to know. Δοκιμη i…
19th Century
Anglican
For to this end also did I write . . .—The tense of the Greek verb, which may be what is known as the Ep…
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Instead of continuing or increasing the punishment, the Corinthians ought to rescue the man from inordinate grief and complete his reformation by f…
16th Century
Protestant
For I had written to you also for this purpose. He anticipates an objection that they might raise. “What then did you mean, when you were …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For to this end also I wrote Or "I have written", both in this and in his former epistle to them, and in both with t…
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The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong back into their communion, because he was aware of his fault and greatly afflicte…
13th Century
Catholic
After giving the reason for his delay—namely, to avoid causing them pain—and after telling them of his sadness, the Apostle here addresses the one …
