ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 1 v24b

THEIR NEED TO REFORM. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul did not want to go to Corinth in order to plunge the Corinthians into despair. Instead, he stayed away so that they would reform themselves, fearing what might otherwise happen if he did come. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 4.1.

WE WORK WITH YOU. THEODORET OF CYR: Paul added this because his authority was evidently what the Corinthians were afraid of. COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 296.

NO FAULT WITH THEIR FAITH. THEODORE OF MOPSUESTIA: Paul says that he finds no fault with their faith. However, there are some other things which need to be put right, and he is concerned with those. PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH.