2Cor 13:1 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle Asserts His Claims In this section, Paul warns the Corinthians that he will deal strictly with unrepentant sinners when he visits them again. He reminds them of the warnings and guidance he has already given through his letters. Paul also explains the importance of proving his apostleship to confirm the truth of the gospel he preaches. He urges the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they are truly in the faith, as their faith would also prove his ministry to be genuine. v. 1 : Paul tells the Corinthians that this will be the third time he is coming to them. He emphasizes that every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses, as taught in the law of Moses (Deuteronomy 19:15 ). This shows his careful approach in dealing with sin and making fair judgments ( This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established , 2 Corinthians 13:1 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 13:1

The Apostle Asserts His Claims

In this section, Paul warns the Corinthians that he will deal strictly with unrepentant sinners when he visits them again. He reminds them of the warnings and guidance he has already given through his letters. Paul also explains the importance of proving his apostleship to confirm the truth of the gospel he preaches. He urges the Corinthians to examine themselves to see if they are truly in the faith, as their faith would also prove his ministry to be genuine.

v. 1: Paul tells the Corinthians that this will be the third time he is coming to them. He emphasizes that every matter must be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses, as taught in the law of Moses (Deuteronomy 19:15 ^a). This shows his careful approach in dealing with sin and making fair judgments (This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established, 2 Corinthians 13:1 ^b).