2 CORINTHIANS 2:9 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.”
The reason I wrote you was to see if you would obey in everything — Paul's obedience test reveals the true purpose of the severe letter: does the Corinthian community accept apostolic guidance? Their willingness to discipline and restore proves their submission to gospel logic.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 2:9
“For to this end also did I write to you , that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things;” not only in cutting off but also in reuniting. Do you see how here again he brings the danger to their doors. For as when he sinned, he alarmed their minds, except they should cut him off, saying, “A little leaven leavens the whole lump,” 1 Corinthians 5:6 and several other things; so here too again he confronts them with the fear of disobedience, as good as…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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