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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 10:9

(9) That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.—The logical sequence of thought is: “I say this” (i.e., that my sentence of delivery to Satan will not be a hollow form) “in order that I may not seem to frighten you as with a bug-bear.” This, it is clear from what follows, had been said. (Comp. the sneer in the next verse.) The use of the plural in this verse and that which follows is in favour of the hypothesis of a lost letter being referred to in 1 Corinthians 5:9, but does not... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Spiritual Gravitation 2 Corinthians 10:5 The thought of the Apostle in this passage is a very simple and natural one; it is a contrast between the warfare of the hands and the warfare of the mind and soul. There were many things to remind him of the warfare of the hands. But, like all men of fine contemplative genius, he was aware of a force mightier than the force of armies which was always working in the world, viz., the force of ideas. If the world is hostle to Christ today, it is because... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:7-18

Chapter 23COMPARISONS.2 Corinthians 10:7-18 (R.V)THIS passage abounds with grammatical and textual difficulties, but the general import and the purpose of it are plain. The self-assertion of αυτος εγω Παυλος (2 Corinthians 10:1) receives its first interpretation and expansion here: we see what it is that Paul claims, and we begin to see the nature of the opposition against which his claim has to be made good. Leaving questions of grammatical construction aside, vv. 7 and 8 {2 Corinthians... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

III. THE APOSTLE’S SELF-DEFENSE AND VINDICATION. Chapters 10-13 1. The Vindication of His Authority CHAPTER 10 The apostle now turns to vindicate the authority, which he had received from the Lord. This had been brought into question by the enemy. In doing this Satan aimed at three things: He attempted to discredit him as a true minister of God; he tried to damage the great truths the apostle preached, and he endeavored also to bring about a separation between the apostle and the Corinthians.... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Though his First Epistle had had good effect upon "the many" at Corinth, yet Paul finds it necessary, as led of the Spirit of God, to earnestly press the serious matter of God's establishing him as an apostle, and therefore of the authority of God in the ministry entrusted to him. These last four chapters being so occupied, indicates the great importance of this matter in the eyes of God. No other apostle writes in this way. And through the centuries it is Paul's ministry that has been... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

DEFENSE OF HIS APOSTLESHIP At this point Paul begins his personal defense which concludes the epistle. And here we perceive more particularly that interchange of gravity and irony to which reference has been made, and which causes these chapters to be so difficult of explanation. The apostle’s critics had reflected on his personal appearance (2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:7 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 ); on what they were pleased to consider his carnality (2 Corinthians 10:3 ); his lack... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Weapons of Warfare 2Co 10:4 The last idea that occurs to some professing Christians is that Christianity or that Christian life is a warfare. It has been noticed by observing and discerning persons that almost as soon as a man joins the Church he settles down into indifference or personal and selfish enjoyment, as if a man should enlist into the army, and then go home and sit down all the rest of his days on the sunny side of his house and in the favourite spot in his garden. What kind of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:7-18

(7) Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. (8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: (9) That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. (10) For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-11

Who in presence indeed am lowly. [1] Literally, humble, (see Luke i. ver. 48.) that is, of a mean aspect, as to exterior appearances, and my speech contemptible, without the ornaments of human eloquence, but am said to be bold when absent, reprehending and threatening by my letters, which are owned to be weighty and strong, let such persons think , and be convinced, that such as I am by my letters, they shall find me by deeds, when I come, and shall be present with them. I desire and ... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

7-11 In outward appearance, Paul was mean and despised in the eyes of some, but this was a false rule to judge by. We must not think that none outward appearance, as if the want of such things proved a man not to be a real Christian, or an able, faithful minister of the lowly Saviour. read more