Bible Commentary

For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, [even] your perfection. 9. For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong ] This passage is very similar to 1Co 4:8-10. At present none of the burdens, but many of the blessings of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:9”

For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. 8. For we can do nothing against the truth ] The original carries on the idea of power of which St Paul has been speaking above. If we are endued with any power from on high, it is not that we may exercise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:8”

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates. 7. Now I pray to God that ye do no evil ] St Paul’s whole heart is set upon the desire that the power of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:7”

But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 6. But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates ] i.e. I trust that you will find that we have not lost this Divine power of Christ dwelling within us, but that you will find it as mighty to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:6”

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves ] The words rendered (1) examine and (2) prove have the sense (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:5”

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. 4. For though he was crucified through weakness ] Chrysostom observes that these words were a great difficulty to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:4”

Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 3. since ye seek ] They had demanded a proof of his power, and he would not fail to give it. a proof of Christ speaking in me ] Literally, of the in-me-speaking Christ. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:3”

I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: 2. I told you before, and foretell you ] Literally, I have spoken beforehand, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:2”

This [is] the third [time] I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. Ch. 2Co 13:1. This is the third time I am coming to you ] See note on ch. 2Co 12:14. For the Greek present in the sense of an intention see 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 13:1”

[And] lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and [that] I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. 21. among you ] Or, with some interpreters, in reference to you. The literal translation is to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:21”