2 Coríntios 13:9 NVT

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 13:9

also we wish = we pray for (Greek. euchomai . App-134 .) also. perfection . Greek. katartisis. Only here. Compare 2 Corinthians 13:11 and App-125 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak, and ye are strong: this we also pray for, even your perfecting.When we are weak ... means "when we appear weak" because of no need to exhibit divine power. "He is perfectly willing to be deprived of the opportunity to manifest apostolic power at Corinth, and thus be thought weak by some."[20]Even your perfection ... It is not the conversion of a whole congregation which is suggested by this, but the conversion of the rebellious minority, thus perfecting the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

2 Corinthians 13:9. When we are weak, &c.— "When we seem weak, by not exerting any miraculous power to the punishment of offenders; and ye are strong in gifts and graces, in faith and good works." The word καταρτισιν, rendered perfection, alludes to a building, wherein all the parts are so compacted together, as to form one compleat edifice. The Apostle's meaning in this last clause of the verse is, "Yea, I heartily wish that all things were brought into good order among you; that ye were... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

9. are glad—Greek, "rejoice." when we are weak—having no occasion for displaying our power; and so seeming "weak," as being compassed with "infirmities" (2 Corinthians 10:10; 2 Corinthians 11:29; 2 Corinthians 11:30). ye . . . strong—"mighty" in faith and the fruits of the Spirit. and—not in the oldest manuscripts. we wish—Greek, "pray for." your perfection—literally, "perfect restoration"; literally, that of a dislocated limb. Compare 2 Corinthians 13:11, "Be perfect," the same Greek word;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 13:1-10

2. Paul’s warnings 13:1-10 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 13:9-10

The great apostle was willing to appear weak if by that weakness his disciples could become stronger and more mature (cf. 2 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Colossians 1:28). In harmony with this objective he had written 2 Corinthians. He wanted his distance from the Corinthians to cushion his severe admonitions. Nevertheless if it were necessary he would deal severely with them in person. Some destruction through judgment of sinful conduct might be necessary before construction of the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

The Apostle announces a third visit, and exhorts them to repentance. He expresses his desire for their growth in grace.Paraphrase. ’(1) This is the third visit I am about to pay you. On this occasion I shall proceed to punish these gross sinners after hearing all the evidence. (2) I repeat now what I said on my second visit, that those who persist in sin will find me stern in punishment. (3) And why am I thus severe? Because you demand proof that I possess Christ’s authority, though that proof... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 13:9

(9) For we are glad, when we are weak . . .—The last words cover many shades of meaning. We may think of the weakness of his bodily presence, of his physical infirmities, of the apparent failure of his supernatural powers because the condition of the Corinthian Church, as walking in faith and truth, presented no opening for their exercise. He can find cause for joy in all these, if only the disciples whom he loves are strong with the strength of God.This also we wish, even your... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Crucified Through Weakness 2 Corinthians 13:4 Though He was crucified, yet He liveth, that is the whole sum and substance of the Bible. But this verse tells us much more; that He was crucified through weakness, that He liveth through power. I. But how, crucified through weakness? Firstly, I know very well, it means that He submitted to become weak by taking our mortal nature, that He might be able to die for our sakes; that no man could have taken away His life, had He not laid it down of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Chapter 28CONCLUSION.2 Corinthians 13:1-14 (R.V)THE first part of this chapter is in close connection with what precedes; it is, so to speak, the explanation of St. Paul’s fear {2 Corinthians 12:20} that when he came to Corinth he would be found of the Corinthians "not such as they would." He expresses himself with great severity; and the abruptness of the first three sentences, which are not linked to each other by any conjunctions, contributes to the general sense of rigor. "This is the third... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 13:9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 13:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 13:9-10

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 13:9

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

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