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Discipline's Higher Purpose
Commentators agree that Paul's primary motive in his harsh letter was not just to punish the sinner or vindicate the victim. His main concern was the spiritual health, purity, and reputation of the entire Corinthian church. This shows that church discipline is meant to protect the whole community, not just settle a private dispute.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 7:12
18th Century
Theologian
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, etc. In this verse Paul states the main reason why he had written to them on the subject. It was not p…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 7:12
But that your earnest care for us might be made manifest (αλλ' εινεκεν του φανερωθηνα την σπουδην υμων την υπερ ημων). So the corr…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 7:12
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore, though I wrote to you.—The reference to the man who had suffered wrong implies that the offender in [Reference…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 7:12–14
(12-13a) Paul’s principal aim in writing the “severe letter” was for the Corinthians to recognize “before God” how devoted to their spiritual fathe…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 7:12
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore if I wrote. He acts as people who desire reconciliation are accustomed to do. He wishes all past things to be buried; he does no…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 7:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore, though l wrote unto you Meaning in his former epistle, with so much sharpness and severity, and as may have be…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 7:12–16
17th Century
Minister
The apostle was not disappointed regarding them, as he indicated to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the futu…