2 Corinthians 11:1-6 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:2

I am jealous over you, etc. - The apostle evidently alludes either to the שושבינים shoshabinim or paranymphs among the Hebrews, whose office is largely explained in the notes on John 3:29 , and the observations at the end of that chapter (see note at John 3:36 ;); or to the harmosyni , a sort of magistrates among the Lacedemonians who had the care of virgins, and whose business it was to see them well educated, kept pure, and properly prepared for married life. That I may... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:3

As the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty - This is a strong reflection on the false apostle and his teaching: he was subtle, πανουργος and by his subtlety ( πανουργια , from παν , all, and εργον , work; his versatility of character and conduct, his capability of doing all work, and accommodating himself to the caprices, prejudices, and evil propensities of those to whom he ministered) he was enabled to corrupt the minds of the people from the simplicity of the Gospel of... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:4

For if he that cometh - The false apostle, who came after St. Paul had left Corinth. Preacheth another Jesus - Who can save more fully and more powerfully than that Jesus whom I have preached. Or if ye receive another spirit - And if in consequence of believing in this new saviour ye receive another spirit, the gifts, graces, and consolations of which are greater than those which ye have received from the Holy Ghost, which has been given to you on your believing on the Christ whom we... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:5

I was not - behind the very chiefest apostles - That is: The most eminent of the apostles have not preached Christ, ministered the spirit, explained and enforced the doctrines of the Gospel in a more powerful and effectual manner than I have done. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:6

But though I be rude in speech - Ιδιωτης τῳ λογῳ Though I speak like a common unlettered man, in plain unadorned phrase, studying none of the graces of eloquence; yet I am not unskilled in the most profound knowledge of God, of spiritual and eternal things, of the nature of the human soul, and the sound truths of the Gospel system: ye yourselves are witnesses of this, as in all these things I have been thoroughly manifested among you. Inspired men received all their doctrines... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:1

Verse 1 1.Would that ye did bear with me. As he saw that the ears of the Corinthians were still in part pre-engaged, (793) he has recourse to another contrivance, for he turns to express a wish, as persons do when they do not venture openly to entreat. (794) Immediately afterwards, however, as if gathering confidence, he nevertheless entreats the Corinthians to bear with hisfolly. He gives the name of folly to that splendid proclamation of his praises, which afterwards follows. Not as if he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:2

Verse 2 2.For I am jealous Mark why it is that he acts the fool, for jealousy hurries a man as it were headlong. “Do not demand that I should show the equable temper (796) of a man that is at ease, and not excited by any emotion, for that vehemence of vehemence of jealousy, with which I am inflamed towards you, does not suffer me to be at ease.” As, however, there are two kinds of jealousy — the one springs from self love, and of a wicked and perverse nature, while the other is cherished by us... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:3

Verse 3 3.But I fear He begins to explain, what is the nature of that virginity of which he has made mention — our cleaving to Christ alone, sincerely, with our whole heart. God, indeed, everywhere requires from us, that we be joined with him in body and in spirit, and he warns us that he is a jealous God, (Exodus 20:5,) to avenge with the utmost severity the wrong done to him, in the event of any one’s drawing back from him. This connection, however, is accomplished in Christ, as Paul teaches... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:4

Verse 4 4.For if he that cometh. He now reproves the Corinthians for the excessive readiness, which they showed to receive the false apostles. For while they were towards Paul himself excessively morose and irritable, (808) so that on any, even the least occasion, they were offended if he gave them even the slightest reproof, there was, on the other hand, nothing that they did not bear with, on the part of the false Apostles. They willingly endured their pride, haughtiness, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:5

Verse 5 5.For I reckon that I am. He now convicts them of ingratitude, by removing the only thing that could serve as an excuse for them, for he shows that he is on a level, even with the chief of the Apostles. The Corinthians, therefore, were ungrateful (812) in not esteeming him more highly, after having found him, by experience, to be such; while, on the other hand, the authority that was justly due to him, they transferred to persons of no value. For the sake of modesty, however, he says... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 11:5

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