Reading for November 28th

 Read 2 Corinthians 1.23-2.13. In 1.23-2.13: A painful visit recalled. This visit apparently caused Paul to change the plans mentioned in 1.16. Instead of going from Ephesus to Corinth, he must have gone north to Troas, then on to Macedonia, where he is now writing (2.12-23). In 2.2: This person's identity is not known, but clearly the confrontation was painful for everyone involved-Paul, the person, the whole church (2.5-8). In verses 3-4: This letter better describes chs. 10-11 than 1 Corinthians, which does not reflect such distress, anguish, and tears. It  was apparently written from Ephesus after Paul returned from the painful visit to Corinth. In verse 6-11: How the unnamed person was punished by the majority is not clear. Perhaps the church excluded him from its presence or simply reprimanded him. Paul's call for love and forgiveness and his remarks in v. 9 suggest that the church sided with Paul. In verse 11: Paul sees Satan as an active opponent (11.14; 12.7). In verses 12-13: Troas was located on the northwestern coast of Asia Minor. Titus probably delivered the "tearful letter" to Corinth. Comments or Questions..