2Cor 2:5-11 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 2:5-11: 2:5-11 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 ). He repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him , as Paul had already done.

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‏ 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Summary for 2Cor 2:5-11: 2:5-11 ^a 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 ^b). He repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him, as Paul had already done.
2:11 ^c 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 ^d, 14 ^e; Eph 6:11 ^f.