2Cor 7:12 | MHM | STEP | Case of Incestuous Person In this section, Paul reflects on the results of his earlier letter, which addressed a serious issue in the Corinthian church involving an incestuous person. Although his words may have seemed harsh at the time, Paul explains his true intentions and expresses joy over the repentance and positive changes in the church. He highlights the comfort and joy that come from godly sorrow and repentance, both for the church and its leaders. v. 12 : Paul explains the purpose of his earlier letter. He says it was not written only for the sake of the one who did the wrong or the one who suffered the wrong , but to show his sincere care for the entire church (2 Corinthians 7:12 ). His main concern was for the spiritual health of the church, and he wanted them to take action against the sin so it would not bring harm or scandal to the congregation.

‏ 2 Corinthians 7:12

Case of Incestuous Person

In this section, Paul reflects on the results of his earlier letter, which addressed a serious issue in the Corinthian church involving an incestuous person. Although his words may have seemed harsh at the time, Paul explains his true intentions and expresses joy over the repentance and positive changes in the church. He highlights the comfort and joy that come from godly sorrow and repentance, both for the church and its leaders.

v. 12: Paul explains the purpose of his earlier letter. He says it was not written only for the sake of the one who did the wrongor the one who suffered the wrong, but to show his sincere care for the entire church (2 Corinthians 7:12 ^a). His main concern was for the spiritual health of the church, and he wanted them to take action against the sin so it would not bring harm or scandal to the congregation.