Read 2 Corinthians 6.14-7.1. In 6.14-7.1: Separating from evil. This section interrupts the train of thought (compare 7.2 and 6.13). Most likely it was a separate letter composed on another occasion. Some scholars think it is the "previous letter" of 1 Cor 5.9. In verse 14: Good and evil are seen as absolute opposites in separatist communities like Qumran and parts of early Christianity (1 Thess 5.4-5; Jn 3.19-21), but moral choices are often presented as clearly opposed options (Deut 30.15-30; Mt 7.13-14). In verse 15: Beliar. also Belial. occurs often in nonbiblical literature, especially that from Qumran, to describe the leader of the forces of darkness, Satan. it only occurs here in the New testament. In verse 16: idols and temple are incompatible (1 Cor 1.20-22). Combines Lev 26.11-12 and Ezek 37.27. In verse 17: Combines Isa 52.11 and Ezek 20.34. In verse 18: Paraphrase 2 Sam 7.14, drawing on Isa 43.6 (see Jer 31.9). Lord Almighty reflects 2 Sam 7.8 (See Am 3.13;). In 7.1: 1 Thess 4.1-6. Comments or Questions..
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