Bible Commentary

For I fear, lest when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and [that] I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest [there be] debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: 20. For ] The connection of thought is, ‘I do this for your edification, of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:20”

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but [we do] all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. 2Co 12:19 to 2Co 13:10. The Apostle’s intentions on his arrival 19. Again, think you that we excuse ourselves ]. Rather, Do ye think that we are defending ourselves again? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:19”

I desired Titus, and with [him] I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? [walked we] not in the same steps? 18. I desired Titus ] See ch. 2Co 8:6. This has also been thought to be the Epistolary aorist, and to have a present … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:18”

Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you? 17. make a gain of you ] See ch. 2Co 2:11. by any of them whom I sent unto you ] They may have been maintained at the expense of the Churches, but they certainly made no attempt to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:17”

But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. 16. But be it so ] St Paul returns to the charge in 2Co 12:13. He supposes his antagonists to admit that, as far as he himself is concerned, he has given it a satisfactory answer. But he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:16”

And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. 15. very gladly ] Or most gladly. spend and be spent ] St Paul regards himself but as a gift of Christ’s love, in that he has been made a channel of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:15”

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. 14. Behold, the third time ] We can either interpret this (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:14”

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except [it be] that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. 13. For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches ] ( hadden lesse than, Wiclif). There is no need to regard this, with some commentators, as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:13”

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 12. Truly the signs of an apostle ] Rather, of the Apostle, i.e. of him who is an Apostle. These are of two kinds, (1) inward, consisting in endurance for the Gospel’s sake, and (2) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:12”

I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. 11 18. Continuation of the Defence 11. I am become a fool in glorying ] Or perhaps, with some, Have I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 12:11”