2 Corinthians 10:6

Having in a readiness. That is, being ready.

To revenge. Or, “punish.” Paul is ready to exercise his apostolic authority to discipline and punish the rebellious group in the Corinthian church. Heretofore he has refrained from doing so because the issue was not yet clear, and many might have been led to make a wrong decision. Now the issue is clear, and the majority have taken their stand with Paul and will support him in his stand against the recalcitrant minority. Earlier, some of them might have sympathized with the rebels, possibly might even have sided with them against Paul. What these few rebels have interpreted as cowardice and timidity on his part was simply patience, which he exercised in the hope that others might be won over. He would avoid being severe toward anyone who has been led astray by their specious teachings and methods, who has as yet failed to see the issues clearly, and who might yet be won back to the right side. Paul has already written two, possibly three, letters to them, patiently explaining the issues (see p. 822).

Your obedience is fulfilled. Paul is now prepared to take drastic action. This is his final warning. What form of punishment he intends to inflict upon the few who have exercised such a strong and baleful influence, he does not say. Probably he will administer to them a public reprimand, and if all other means fail, expel them from the church (cf. 1 Cor. 5:5; 1 Tim. 5:20). If any are as yet undecided, let them make up their minds now.