Verse 20
Paul feared that he might see qualities in his readers that he did not want to see if they refused to respond to his instructions in this letter. Furthermore he feared that they might see the disciplinarian in him. He also feared that he might sorrow if he saw continuing carnal conduct in them (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:11-12; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 1 Corinthians 4:6; 1 Corinthians 5:2; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 11:18; 1 Corinthians 14:33; 1 Corinthians 14:40).
"It is an understatement to say that Paul was afraid of what he might find at Corinth upon his third visit. This list of sins reflects a church that was in turmoil. Little wonder that he was coming to correct the situation." [Note: Martin, p. 464.]
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