1 BUT I determined this [ The apostle continues to give farther reasons why he did not visit them at the proposed time. Because of the scandals that were among them he could not see them comfortably; and therefore he determined not to see them at all till he had reason to believe that those evils were put away. ] with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. [ I will not be as strong in my language with you as I may have been in the past. We might as is this because the Lord is mellowing Paul a little. He is more seasoned and the Lord has taught him that everyone is not as diligent as Paul, some struggle with the little things, as a result he can or might do more damage with the people id he is hard on them. ]

2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

3 And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart [ Pauls enemies were most likely trying to him seem uncaring, harsh, allof, authoritative man; who was better pleased with inflicting wounds than in healing them. But he vindicates himself from this charge by solemnly asserting that this was the most painful part of his office; and that the writing of his first epistle to them cost him much affliction and anguish of heart, and many tears. ] I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.

5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. [ What Does Paul Mean When He Says “That I May Not Overcharge You”? This verse and those that follow it provide an interesting insight into the love and compassion of Paul. We do not know whether the transgressor Paul refers to here is the fornicator mentioned in his first letter (1 Corinthians 5:1) or one of the false teachers in the church who had led a revolt against Paul and his teachings. But it is evident that the church has taken action against the men, and now Paul cautions them against withholding their love from him. In verse 5 he hastens to point out that he was upset with the news of this brother, not because his own feelings were hurt but because the man was doing damage to the entire church in Corinth. Now Paul encourages them to forgive and comfort this man so that he will not be lost from fellowship. (vss. 6–12). This attitude of firmness on adherence to church rules and procedure, but loving forgiveness when the transgressor shows true repentance and corrects the errant behavior, is a mark of the church of Jesus Christ today as well as in former times. ]

[ v6-11 are referring to the person cited in 1 Cor. 5:1 and encouraging the ecclesia to fellowship the individual and encourage him to repent, so that all of them might be obedient in all things. ]

6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, [ That is, the man has already suffered sufficiently or enough. Here he gives a proof of his parental tenderness towards this great transgressor. He had been disowned by the Church; he had deeply repented; and now the apostle pleads for him. ] which was inflicted of many.

7 so that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, [ Show after a greater amount of love, he has repented now let him move on. ] and comfort him, [ What Does the Doctrine and Covenants teach us about what we should do after we chastise someone? D&C 121:43. ] lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. [ What is the message here? Why is it so important to show forth with more love and comfort? The sinner feels like they can never return, satan get more power in their life - they feel like a failure... The D&C says lest he esteem thee to be thy enemy. see verse 11. And on the other hand what happens to us if we do not learn to forgive? Our live can become soured when we hold a grudge so don't sour your life by holding a grudge. Forgive, forget and love everyone. ]

8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. [ I beseech you to confirm, to ratify, by a public act of the Church, your love to him; give him the fullest proof that you do love him; by forgiving him and restoring him to his place in the Church. How are we as individuals to judge someone who has had church disipline take against them? We are not to judge! so what are we to do after the disipline has been taken? confirm our love How do we as members confirm our love to those who have repented? ]

9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: [ Note that Paul uses the word us - not him - meaning that Satan can use unforgiving nature against both the sinner and the saint. How does Satan use unforgiviness with the sinner? They feel that they are no good, nobody loves them, there is no way back... How does Satan use unforgiving against the saint? The saint judges the sinner - I am better than he..., the saint my shun the sinner; and miss out on productive relationships, the saint in essence develops a sense of pride. ] for we are not ignorant of his devices. [ Or it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out many of the things that satan does, or the tricks he employs against us. What can we do to become more forgiving? ]

12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

13 I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?

17 For we are not as many, which corrupt [ Corrupt here is taken from the Greek word for a peddler. “The term included dealers in victuals and all sorts of wares, but was especially applied to retailers of wine, with whom adulterations and short measures were a matter of course.” (Vincent, Word Studies, 2:813.) This class of merchants had such an unsavory reputation for unscrupulousness and dishonesty in their trading that in some cases they were barred from holding public office. False teachers in the church were of the same mentality, watering down or changing the word of God at will so they could further their own selfish ends. Thus we get a picture of Paul, who is not only capable of showing great love but is also able to demonstrate great sharpness in condemning those who would bring havoc upon the church.] the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.