“Here Paul is addressing people who apparently wanted to reform but were not making much of an effort in that direction. It was to spare them until they pulled themselves together that he went elsewhere for the time being. Paul did not want them to think that he despised them as unworthy. Once they realized that, they…”
Ambrosiaster, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES
Original
23Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.
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In context
21Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
— 2 Corinthians 1:23 —
24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.