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Was Paul really going to beat them with a rod?

Claim:

Paul asks, “Shall I come to you with a rod?” Did Paul really intend to beat the Christians in Corinth with a baseball bat?

Response:

The “rod” is an OT allusion to discipline. Proverbs teaches, “He who withholds his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently” (Prov. 13:24). Proverbs also speaks of the “rod of discipline” (Prov. 22:15). Elsewhere, “the rod” is coupled with discipline (Prov. 29:15).

About The Author
James Rochford

James earned a Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, graduating magna cum laude. He is the founder of Evidence Unseen and the author of several books. James enjoys serving as a pastor at Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio, where he lives with his wife and their two sons.