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In this
chapter we finalize Paul’s letter. He
mentions that the Corinthians should be diligent in saving up a little money so
that when he comes he doesn’t have to make a collection for the orphans and
widows in Jerusalem. We know that this
was a personal ministry of Paul, done in hopes to endear the Gentile Christians
to the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem.
Paul then
mentions that he wants to stay with them when he comes. He is planning on an extended stay. I think there is as much threat as promise in
this. Paul wants to come and stay with
them so that he can renew his acquaintance with them, naturally. He has some friends there. It will be a friendly visit.
However, I’m
sure that he wants to stay a while so that he can do some extended
teaching. It’s one thing to write a
letter, it’s another thing entirely to teach in person. He wants to make sure that he has the time to
speak freely and clearly on the topics covered here in the letter.
Additionally,
I am sure that Paul wants to spend some time so that he can investigate other
areas of concern. With a quick visit,
issues can be buried or swept under the rug.
In an extended visit, things will begin to surface. Paul wants to make sure that the community is
living as they should be. After all,
that is the gist of this letter.
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