2 Corinthians 11:4; Ye Might Well Bear with Him
2 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
The phrase “ye might well bear with him” was a word of caution to the church in Corinth – “You put up with it well enough.” Now the people are in danger of accepting a different gospel. The changes in doctrine were presented gradually so that the members of the Corinthian church hardly noticed the difference. Paul himself has to call their attention to the spiritual threat in their midst. For this reason, he must be direct in confronting the readers.¹
The Apostle Paul’s concern was the truth must be surrendered to the enemies of the gospel. The stake was high and the impact eternal! If accepted, it would signify the demise of the church and her witness for the Lord. It was as if he was crying out to God for mercy to intervene that the church in Corinth may be awakened to the perils they were facing.