Bible Commentary

Let such a one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such [will we be] also in deed when we are present. 11. such a one ] i.e. the man who speaks in this way. See note on ch. 2Co 2:7. that, such as we are in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:11”

For [his] letters, say they, [are] weighty and powerful; but [his] bodily presence [is] weak, and [his] speech contemptible. 10. his bodily presence is weak ] The bodily weakness of the Apostle seems clearly indicated by many passages in Scripture. We may perhaps gather from Act 14:12 (though this is doubtful) that he was of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:10”

That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. 9. that I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters ] Literally, by means of the letters, i.e. this and the two former. See note on 1Co 5:9. The connection of thought is not clear at first sight, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:9”

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: 8. boast ] The word is translated ‘glory,’ ‘rejoice,’ elsewhere. See note on ch. 2Co 1:12. somewhat more ] Literally, somewhat in excess. edification ] Literally, building … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:8”

Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he [is] Christ’s, even so [are] we Christ’s. 7 18. Caution to those who judge by outward appearance 7. Do ye look on things after the outward … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:7”

And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 6. and having in a readiness ] The expression is equivalent to our holding ourselves in readiness. to revenge ] Better, to avenge. Literally, to do justice, execute sentence upon. when your obedience is fulfilled ] St Paul was ready to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:6”

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 5. casting down ] This is not spoken of the weapons, but of the Apostles. imaginations ] Rather, as margin, reasonings ( consilia, Vulgate, counceilis, Wiclif).The rendering ‘imaginations’ comes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:5”

(For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) 4. carnal ] See note on 2Co 10:2. Also on 1Co 3:1. mighty through God ] Either (1) as in the text, or (2) mighty to God, i.e. in His sight, or (3) mighty for God, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:4”

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 3. in the flesh ] To walk in the flesh is to possess the fleshly nature with its many infirmities (see Romans 7). To walk after the flesh is to neglect the dictates of the higher spiritual nature, and to live … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:3”

But I beseech [you,] that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 2. I beseech you, that I may not be bold ] Literally, I entreat the not being bold. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 10:2”