and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.Most believers know the verse before, about taking every thought captive. But I read this and my eyebrows rose. What do they mean, punishing all disobedience?
Is it saying that they will become aggressive against nonbelievers, or against those in the church who sin? And when does he mean that their obedience is complete? Is this in reference to some time here on Earth, or is it only once Christ has returned and we return without sin? If the former, since we'll never be completely obedient, when will it occur? Or if the latter, who will be we punishing?
This sentence leaves me rather confused. I'm going to poke open a commentary or two, and see what they think, because I'm not at all sure.
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