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 this 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; Mt 7.13-14). In verse 15: Beliar, also Belial occurs often in non-biblical 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 10.20-22). Combines Lev 26.11-12 and Ezek 37.27. In verse 17: Combines Isa 52.11 and Ezek 20.34. In verse 18: Paraphrases 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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