2 Corinthians 1:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:14

As also ye have acknowledged us - You have had occasion to admit my singleness of aim, and purity of intention and of life by your former acquaintance with me; and you have cheerfully done it. “In part” (ἀπὸ μέρους apo merous). Tyndale renders this: “as ye have found us partly.” The sense seems to be, “as part of you acknowledge;” meaning that a portion of the church was ready to concede to him the praise of consistency and uprightness, though there was a faction, or a part that denied... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

2 Corinthians 1:12-14. For, &c. I am more imboldened to look for this, because I am conscious of my integrity; seeing our rejoicing is this Even in the deepest adversity, a rejoicing which no external calamities can impair, or injuries destroy; the testimony of our conscience In the sight of God, who searcheth the secrets of all hearts, however men may suspect or censure us; that in simplicity Aiming singly at the glory of God; and godly sincerity Without any tincture of guile,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

1:12-2:17 PAUL EXPLAINS HIS RECENT ACTIONSReasons for changing his plans (1:12-2:4)Certain people in Corinth had accused Paul of insincerity. According to them, Paul tried to give the impression through his conduct and his letters that he felt in a certain way, when he did not feel that way at all. Paul denies this. In all his behaviour, whether in dealing with people in general or in dealing with the Corinthians in particular, he has been sincere and straightforward. The same is true of his... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:14

also ye = ye also. have . Omit. in part. Greek. apo merous. A part of you, the faithful ones. rejoicing = ground of boasting. Greek. kauchema . See Romans 4:2 . the day , &c. See 1 Corinthians 5:5 . Jesus . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:14

As also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye are also ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.In part ... The significance of this is that "a portion of the church believed him to be sincere and consistent, though there was a faction that denied it."[19]In the day of our Lord Jesus ... This is a glance at the final day of judgment at the Second Coming of our Lord. All of the affairs of the Christian's daily life must be evaluated in the light of that final reckoning. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:14

2 Corinthians 1:14. That we are your rejoicing,— The Apostle here signifies that part of them who adhered to and owned him as their teacher; in which sense rejoicing, or glorying, is much used in these epistles to the Corinthians, on occasion of the several partisans boasting, some that they were of Paul, and others that they were of Apollos, &c. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:14

14. in part—In contrast to "even to the end": the testimony of his life was not yet completed [THEOPHYLACT and BENGEL]. Rather, "in part," that is, some of you, not all [GROTIUS, ALFORD]. So in 2 Corinthians 2:5; Romans 11:25. The majority at Corinth had shown a willing compliance with Paul's directions in the first Epistle: but some were still refractory. Hence arises the difference of tone in different parts of this Epistle. See Romans 11:25- : your rejoicing—your subject of glorying or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

The sincerity of Paul’s conduct 1:12-14In this first sub-section, which is transitional, Paul’s intention was to convince the Corinthians that his recent actions arose from sincere motives. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:12-16

II. ANSWERS TO INSINUATIONS ABOUT THE SINCERITY OF PAUL’S COMMITMENT TO THE CORINTHIANS AND TO THE MINISTRY 1:12-7:16Second Corinthians is a rather difficult book to outline because it is a very personal letter that flowed from Paul’s heart."Traditionally, Paul’s two letters to Timothy and one to Titus are called ’the Pastorals.’ But 2 Corinthians has a strong claim to be recognized as the Pastoral Epistle par excellence, because it contains not ’pure’ but ’applied’ pastoralia." [Note: Harris,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:12-17

A. Defense of Paul’s conduct with regard to his promised visit and the offender 1:12-2:17In 2 Corinthians Paul was addressing a situation in which his own children in the faith doubted his sincerity and motives. He, too, had doubts about their commitment to Jesus Christ and to himself as the Lord’s apostle. Nevertheless Paul also voiced some strong convictions in this epistle and sought to move his doubting readers to a condition of greater faith. This section of the epistle introduces this... read more

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