This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
This is my third time coming to visit you all. Just like the rule says, you need at least two or three people to back up any claim before it's considered legit.
Paul's coming back for round three, and he's bringing the receipts this time.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to address ongoing conflicts, false teachings, and challenges to his authority within the early church. He references his third planned visit while quoting Deuteronomy 19:15, an Old Testament law requiring two or three witnesses to establish a matter, to emphasize the validity of his warnings and judgments. This highlights Paul's reliance on scriptural principles to maintain order and truth in the Corinthian community.
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