The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:9
By letters; rather, by the letters . He had certainly addressed two letters to them ( 1 Corinthians 5:9 ). read more
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Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should boast ... - If I should make even higher claims than I have done to a divine commission. I could urge higher evidence than I have done that I am sent by the Lord Jesus.Of our authority - Of my authority as an apostle, my power to administer discipline, and to direct the affairs of the church.Which the Lord hath given us for edification - A power primarily conferred to build up his people and save them and not to destroy.I should not be ashamed - It would be founded on good... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9
That I may not seem ... - The meaning of this verse seems to be this. “I say that I might boast more of my power in order that I may not appear disposed to terrify you with my letters merely. I do not threaten more than I can perform. I have it in my power to execute all that I have threatened, and to strike an awe not only by my letters, but by the infliction of extraordinary miraculous punishments. And if I should boast that I had done this, and could do it again, I should have no reason to... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 10:8-10
2 Corinthians 10:8-10. For though I should boast somewhat more Than I do, or they can do; of our apostolical authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification To bring sinners to repentance and faith in Christ, and so to promote holiness; and not for your destruction To drive any one to despair by excessive severity, or to the injury of any particular person; I should not be ashamed By my power failing me when I should try it on the disobedient among you. In saying that his... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
10:1-13:14 APOSTOLIC AUTHORITYIn spite of all Paul has said, there were still trouble-makers at Corinth. Certain travelling preachers had gained some standing in the church and continued to make accusations against Paul. Paul refers to them ironically as ‘super apostles’, and more directly as ‘false apostles’ (see 11:5,13).Spiritual power; worthless boasting (10:1-18)These so-called apostles repeatedly questioned the authority of Paul and succeeded in winning some of the Corinthians over to... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:8
though = if. App-118 . boast = glory. Greek. kauchaonmai . See Romans 2:17 . of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . authority . Greek. exousia. App-172 . Lord. App-98 . A: hath given = gave. for. Greek. eis . App-104 . edification . Greek. oikodome . See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . be ashamed. Greek. oischunoenai. Occurs elsewhere, Luke 16:3 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 . 1 Peter 4:16 ; 1 John 2:22 . The more frequent word in N.T. is kataischuno. See Romans 5:5 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:9
That = In order that. Greek. hina. terrify . Greek. ekphobeo. Only here. read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame.The parenthesis here is very significant, showing that the strong exercise of his authority, both in this part of the letter and in the impending visit, was not in any manner directed against the great faithful majority. It was solely for the purpose of checkmating the evil, false apostles who intended to put Paul to shame.... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.This too is addressed directly to the great faithful majority, the thought being that "Paul could with justification elaborate upon the nature and extent of his apostolic authority, but refrained."[10] He did not wish to terrify the young converts whom he dearly loved, and the vast majority of whom were faithful and obedient. He had no such restraint as regarded the false apostles; and he seems to be saying here that "it is not you but... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:8-11
Assertion of his intentions. read more