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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10

For his letters - The letters which he has sent to the church when absent. Reference is had here probably to the First Epistle to the Corinthians. They might also have seen some of Paul’s other epistles, and been so well acquainted with them as to he able to make the general remark that he had the power of writing in an authoritative and impressive manner.Say they - Margin, “Said he.” Greek (φησὶν phēsin) in the singular. This seems to have referred to some one person who had uttered the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:11

Let such an one think this ... - Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let them feel that all which has been threatened will be certainly executed unless there is repentance. Paul here designedly contradicts the charge which was made against him; and means to say that all that he had threatened in his letters would he certainly executed unless there was a reform. I think that the evidence here is clear that Paul does not intend 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 10:11-12

2 Corinthians 10:11-12. Let such a one, whoever he be, think this Reckon upon this as a certain fact; that such as we are in word by letters However weighty and powerful they may be; when we are absent, such The same also; will we be in deed, or action, when we are present Our deeds will fully correspond to our words, and we shall do something to vindicate these pretences, if their speedy repentance do not prevent it. For we dare not, &c. As if he had said, I, whose... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:10

weighty . Greek. barus. See Acts 20:29 . powerful . Greek. ischuros. Compare App-172 . presence . Greek. parousia. See Matthew 24:3 . weak . As 1 Corinthians 1:27 . speech . Greek. logos. App-121 . contemptible = of no account. Greek. exoutheneo. See Acts 4:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:11

in . No preposition. Dative case. word . Greek. logos . Same as "speech" above. 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

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