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I now repeat it while absent: On my return I will not spare those who sinned earlier or any of the others, <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> I have already warned those who had been sinning when I was there on my second visit. Now I again warn them and all others, just as I did before, that next time I will not spare them. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> I warned those who sinned before and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again I will not spare them— <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I have warned as being present the second time, and being absent now; and I warn those having sinned before and all the rest that, if I come to the same again, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">King James Bible</a> I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">New King James Version</a> I have told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time, and now being absent I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare— <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I have previously said when I was present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone, <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone, <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I have previously said when present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone, <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I have already warned those who have sinned in the past and all the rest as well, and I warn them now even though I am absent [from you] as I did when I was with you the second time, that if I come back I will not spare anyone, <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I give a warning while I am absent to those who sinned before and to all the rest: If I come again, I will not be lenient, <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I gave a warning when I was present the second time, and now I give a warning while I am absent to those who sinned before and to all the rest: If I come again, I will not be lenient, <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> During my second visit I warned you that I would punish you and anyone else who doesn't stop sinning. I am far away from you now, but I give you the same warning. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to them that have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I already warned you when I was with you the second time, and even though I'm not there now, I'm warning you again. When I visit you again, I won't spare you. That goes for all those who formerly led sinful lives as well as for all the others. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> I want to tell those of you who have sinned in the past, and all the others; I said it before during my second visit to you, but I will say it again now that I am away: the next time I come nobody will escape punishment. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> I have already warned those who sinned previously and all the rest. Although I am absent now, I am warning them as I did on my second visit: If I come back, I will not spare you, <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I write to warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/net/2_corinthians/13.htm">NET Bible</a> I said before when I was present the second time and now, though absent, I say again to those who sinned previously and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them who heretofore have sinned, and to all others, that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Those who cling to their old sins, and indeed all of you, I have forewarned and still forewarn (as I did on my second visit when present, so I do now, though absent) <a href="/web/2_corinthians/13.htm">World English Bible</a> I have warned previously, and I warn again, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now and to all the rest that if I come again, I will not spare, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I have said before, and I say [it] before, as being present, the second time, and being absent, now, I write to those having sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare, <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I have warned as being present the second time, and being absent now; and I warn those having sinned before and all the rest that, if I come to the same again, I will not spare anyone, <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I have said before, and I say it before, as being present, the second time, and being absent, now, do I write to those having sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare, <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I have said before, and say beforehand, as being present the second; and being away now I write to them having sinned before, and to all the rest, that, if I should come again, I will not spare:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I have told before, and foretell, as present, and now absent, to them that sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I have preached when present, and I will preach now while absent, to those who sinned before, and to all the others, because, when I arrive again, I will not be lenient with you. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Bible</a> I warned those who sinned earlier and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again I will not be lenient, <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I warned those who sinned previously and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again, I will not be lenient—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I have told you before, and again I tell you in advance, just as I have told you on my two previous visits; and now even while I am far away I write to those who have sinned, and to all others, that if I come again, I will not spare any one: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I had said this to you from the first and again beforehand I am saying it, as also the second time when I was with you I said it to you; even now, as I am absent, I write to these who have sinned and to all the others, whom, if I come again, I shall not spare,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I have foretold, and now the second time, as if I was present, though being absent, I foretell to those who have sinned, and to all others, that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I have told you beforehand, and I am speaking to you in advance, as being present the second time, even now absent, that, if I may come to you again, I will not spare those who have previously sinned, and all the rest; <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I have told you before, and I repeat it, as when I was present the second time, and now absent, I write to those who have sinned already, and to all the rest, that if I come again, I will not spare you: <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I told you once before, and now being absent I write to forewarn you and all that have sinned, that when I shall arrive, I will not spare them; <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Those who cling to their old sins, and indeed all of you, I have forewarned and still forewarn (as I did on my second visit when present, so I do now, though absent) <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as if present at the second time, and, being now absent, I write to those who heretofore have sinned, and to all the rest; that, if I come again, I will not spare; <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I said before, and I again tell you beforehand, as if I were present the second time; and being absent I now write to those who have sinned heretofore, and to all the rest, that if I come again I will not spare: <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Examine Yourselves</a> 1This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” 2<a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: Proeirēka (V-RIA-1S) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">I already warned you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1208.htm" title="1208: deuteron (Adj-ANS) -- Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.">second time</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/3918.htm" title="3918: parōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property.">I was with you.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now</a> <a href="/greek/548.htm" title="548: apōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away.">in my absence</a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: prolegō (V-PIA-1S) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">I warn</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/4258.htm" title="4258: proēmartēkosin (V-RPA-DMP) -- To sin previously. From pro and hamartano; to sin previously.">sinned earlier</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasin (Adj-DMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipois (Adj-DMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">else:</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthō (V-ASA-1S) -- To come, go. ">I return,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5339.htm" title="5339: pheisomai (V-FIM-1S) -- To spare, abstain, forbear. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. to abstain or to treat leniently.">I will not spare anyone,</a> 3since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Matthew 18:16</a> But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ <a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">1 Timothy 5:19-20</a> Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a> A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a> Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit? <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">1 Corinthians 5:3-5</a> Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. / When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, / hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">1 Corinthians 11:30-32</a> That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. / Now if we judged ourselves properly, we would not come under judgment. / But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a> I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">2 Corinthians 2:1</a> So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">2 Corinthians 10:2</a> I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a> See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20-21</a> For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder. / I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery. <a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Galatians 4:20</a> how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Philippians 3:18</a> For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5-6</a> As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! / Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:6</a> and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:told.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a> Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.<a href="/2_corinthians/10-1.htm">2 Corinthians 10:1,2,8-11</a> Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: … <a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">2 Corinthians 12:20</a> For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:being.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a> Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.heretofore.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">2 Corinthians 12:21</a> And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-11.htm">Absent</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Foretell</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Heretofore</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-9.htm">Present</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-4.htm">Repeat</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Second</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Absent</a> <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Already</a> <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Earlier</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-8.htm">Foretell</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-5.htm">Heretofore</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Present</a> <a href="/galatians/1-9.htm">Repeat</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Second</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-17.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Time</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/galatians/5-21.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 13</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">And, advising them to a trial of their faith,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">and to a reformation of their sins before his coming,</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Paul is addressing the Corinthian church, reminding them of his previous visit and the warnings he issued. This reflects his role as an apostle who is responsible for guiding and correcting the church. The "second time" indicates that Paul had visited Corinth before, which is supported by <a href="/acts/18.htm">Acts 18:1-11</a>, where Paul first established the church. His warnings were likely about moral and doctrinal issues, as the Corinthian church was known for its struggles with immorality and division (<a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-13</a>). This phrase underscores the seriousness of Paul's message and his commitment to their spiritual well-being.So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: Paul's absence from Corinth does not diminish his authority or concern for the church. He addresses "those who sinned earlier," likely referring to individuals involved in specific sins that were previously addressed, such as sexual immorality or idolatry. The inclusion of "everyone else" broadens the warning to the entire congregation, emphasizing that no one is exempt from accountability. This reflects the biblical principle that the church is a community where each member is responsible for maintaining holiness (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>). Paul's warning serves as a reminder of the need for repentance and adherence to Christian teachings.If I return, I will not spare anyone, Paul's statement is a stern warning of impending discipline if the Corinthians do not repent. The phrase "I will not spare anyone" indicates that Paul is prepared to take decisive action against unrepentant sin. This echoes the biblical theme of divine discipline, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>, where God disciplines those He loves. Paul's potential return to Corinth is not just a pastoral visit but a moment of accountability. This reflects the seriousness with which the early church viewed sin and the responsibility of leaders to address it. The phrase also highlights the apostolic authority Paul holds, as he acts as a representative of Christ, who will ultimately judge all (<a href="/2_timothy/4.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with authority and pastoral concern. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community struggling with issues of sin and division. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_second_visit.htm">Paul's Second Visit</a> A previous visit by Paul to Corinth, during which he addressed issues within the church. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sinners_in_the_church.htm">Sinners in the Church</a> Individuals within the Corinthian church who were engaging in sinful behavior. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_warning.htm">Paul's Warning</a> A stern admonition from Paul, indicating his readiness to take disciplinary action if necessary.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_church_discipline.htm">The Role of Church Discipline</a> Church discipline is a necessary and biblical practice to maintain the purity and integrity of the Christian community. It should be exercised with love and a desire for restoration. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Paul’s warning underscores the need for genuine repentance among believers. Unrepentant sin can lead to further consequences and disrupt the unity of the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_apostolic_teaching.htm">The Authority of Apostolic Teaching</a> Paul’s authority as an apostle is evident in his willingness to confront sin. Believers today should respect and adhere to the teachings of Scripture as authoritative. <a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_grace_and_truth.htm">The Balance of Grace and Truth</a> While Paul is firm in his warning, his ultimate goal is the spiritual well-being of the Corinthians. Christians are called to balance grace and truth in their interactions with others. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unaddressed_sin.htm">The Consequences of Unaddressed Sin</a> Ignoring sin within the church can lead to spiritual decay. Addressing sin is crucial for the health and witness of the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 13</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christians_handle_pet_loss.htm">What are the doctrines of demons?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'angel_of_light'.htm">What is the meaning of 'Angel of Light'?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_abraham_rebuked_in_genesis_20.htm">How does Genesis 20 reconcile Abraham's repeated deception about Sarah being his sister without clear rebuke or consequence to Abraham?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_prostitution.htm">What is the Bible's stance on prostitution?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) I told you before, and foretell you . . .--Better, I have warned you before (referring, probably, to the threat of <a href="/context/1_corinthians/4-13.htm" title="Being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things to this day.">1Corinthians 4:13-19</a>, and implied in <a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm" title="Moreover I call God for a record on my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet to Corinth.">2Corinthians 1:23</a>). The chief objects of this rigour were to be those whom he had described previously as "having sinned beforehand" (see Note on <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm" title="And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall mourn many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.">2Corinthians 12:21</a>); but he adds that his work as judge will extend to all the rest of the offenders. What he has in view is obviously passing a sentence of the nature of an excommunication on the offenders, "delivering them to Satan" (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm" title="To deliver such an one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.">1Corinthians 5:5</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm" title="Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.">1Timothy 1:20</a>), with the assured confidence that that sentence would be followed by some sharp bodily suffering. In that case men would have, as he says in the next verse, a crucial test whether Christ was speaking in him, and learn that he whom they despised as infirm had a reserve-force of spiritual power, showing itself in supernatural effects even in the regions of man's natural life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - I told you before; rather, I have told you before. As if I were present, the second time. The meaning seems to be, "You must understand this announcement as distinctly as if I were with you, and uttered it by word of mouth." And being absent now I write; rather, so now being absent. The verb "I write" is almost certainly an explanatory gloss. And to all other; rather, and to the rest, all of them. Namely, to those who, though they may not have fallen into gross sin, still rejected St. Paul's authority, and said that he was afraid to come in person. I will not spare (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a>; 2 Corinthians 4:19, 21). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I already warned [you] Προείρηκα (Proeirēka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. second time δεύτερον (deuteron) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1208.htm">Strong's 1208: </a> Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second. I was [with you]. παρὼν (parōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3918.htm">Strong's 3918: </a> From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. [So] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. in my absence, ἀπὼν (apōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_548.htm">Strong's 548: </a> To be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away. I warn προλέγω (prolegō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sinned earlier προημαρτηκόσιν (proēmartēkosin) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4258.htm">Strong's 4258: </a> To sin previously. From pro and hamartano; to sin previously. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. everyone πᾶσιν (pasin) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. else: λοιποῖς (loipois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. If ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. I return ἔλθω (elthō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. vvv, πάλιν (palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. I will not spare [anyone], φείσομαι (pheisomai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5339.htm">Strong's 5339: </a> To spare, abstain, forbear. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. to abstain or to treat leniently. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 13:2 I have said beforehand and I do (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 13:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 13:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 13:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 13:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>