2 Corinthians 2:1-11
2:1 a Paul’s previous visit had been very painful and had caused him great distress. This visit is not recorded in Acts; it apparently took place during Paul’s three-year ministry in Ephesus (see Acts 19:8-22 b). During that visit, Paul severely rebuked the church (2 Cor 1:23 c) and was insulted by an unnamed man (2:5-11 d).Summary for 2Cor 2:3-4: 2:3-4 e After his painful visit (2:1 f), Paul then wrote a letter with great anguish ... and many tears that was intended for the Corinthians’ good. That letter (see also 7:8-10 g) has evidently been lost. But it was effective in bringing about the needed repentance and change.
Summary for 2Cor 2:5-11: 2:5-11 h These verses are the outcome of Paul’s earlier visit and the insult he received. Following Paul’s severe but tearful letter, the church condemned the behavior of the man who caused all the trouble and disciplined him (2:6 i). He repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him, as Paul had already done.
2:11 j If we exercise forgiveness, as Paul did, Satan will not outsmart us by making us either too lax over sin or too rigorous in punishing offenders.
• familiar with his evil schemes: Cp. 11:3 k, 14 l; Eph 6:11 m.
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