2Cor 2:1-2 | TNotes | STEP | 2:1 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 ). During that visit, Paul severely rebuked the church (2 Cor 1:23 ) and was insulted by an unnamed man (2:5-11 ).

bActs 19:8-22►

c2 Cor 1:23►

d2:5-11►

‏ 2 Corinthians 2:1-2

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).