What is Paul ready to do?

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He is ready to punish all disobedience as soon as the obedience of the Corinthian saints has been fulfilled.

There is an important spiritual principle here that is kingdom-wide in scope.

Although Paul may be referring specifically to the Corinthians, it is true also that when the Body of Christ has learned obedience the Lord Jesus will return and execute Divine judgment on those who are sinful and rebellious.

Judgment must begin in the household of God. Divine judgment does not begin in the world but among those who are closest to the Lord.

God will not bring judgment on the wicked until the obedience of His own people has been established to God’s satisfaction.