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 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: Thess 4.1-6.
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