2 Corinthians 13:1-2
ContextPaul’s Third Visit to Corinth
13:1 This is the third time I am coming to visit 1 you. By the testimony 2 of two or three witnesses every matter will be established. 3 13:2 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, 4
1 tn The word “visit” is not in the Greek text, but is implied.
2 tn Grk “By the mouth.”
3 sn A quotation from Deut 19:15 (also quoted in Matt 18:16; 1 Tim 5:19).
4 tn The word “anyone” is not in the Greek text but is implied.