the intruders, those who contributed to the divisions and strife, those who had committed egregious transgression in the intervening months) or, more broadly, the rest of the community. Paul may be concerned to give notice to those who, by their inactivity and apathy, have contributed to the declining state of affairs in Corinth.1 13:3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. Paul’s judgment of sinners on his return to Corinth (13:2) will constitute proof that Christ is indeed