2 Corinthians 13:2I have said beforehand, and I do say beforehand, as when I was present the second time, so now, being absent, I write to those who have sinned before now, and to all the rest, that, if I come again, I will not spare;
The setting
Paul's second visit to Corinth had been humiliating - someone publicly opposed him and the church did nothing...
The emotion here: heartbroken but resolved - like a parent giving final warning
The original word
prolegō (προλέγω) — to tell beforehand, to warn in advance with full knowledge
Why it matters
Paul's 'painful visit' mentioned here was so bad he swore he wouldn't return until they repented
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 13:2
Paul is giving them advance notice because he won't be gentle this time - no more Mr. Nice Guy
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul is being mean, but he's actually showing love by giving clear warning - surprise consequences aren't loving.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 13:2 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 13:2 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include warning, consistency. Notable phrases: I have said beforehand; being absent I write.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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