2 Corinthians 13:2

Paul had warned the Corinthians during his second or painful visit. He was now issuing a second warning in anticipation of his return to Corinth. When (Gr. ean, not "if") Paul came, he would use his apostolic authority to discipline any in the fellowship who required correction. "Those who have sinned in the past" probably refers to the immoral individuals who had failed to respond to Paul during his painful visit (2 Corinthians 12:21 b). "All the rest" probably includes the larger group that failed to submit to Paul’s authority (2 Corinthians 12:20 b).