2 Corinthians 13:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

In these verses observe, I. The apostle threatens to be severe against obstinate sinners when he should come to Corinth, having now sent to them a first and second epistle, with proper admonitions and exhortations, in order to reform what was amiss among them. Concerning this we may notice, 1. The caution with which he proceeded in his censures: he was not hasty in using severity, but gave a first and second admonition. So some understand his words (2 Cor. 13:1): This is the third time I am... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

13 For the third time I am coming to you. Everything will be established in the mouth of two or three witnesses. To those who have already sinned and to all others I have already said, and I now say, just as I said it when I was with you on my second visit, now I say it while I am absent, that if I come to you again, I will not spare you. I will take decisive action because you are looking for a proof that Christ really is speaking in me, Christ who is not weak where you are concerned, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me ,.... This is the reason why he was determined, that should he come among them, he would not spare them, because they called in question his apostleship, and demanded a proof of it; which, of all men, they had the least reason to do; for they themselves were the seals of his apostleship, and the signs of an apostle had been done among them; they queried whether he was an ambassador of Christ, and was sent by him, and in his name; whether the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Since ye seek a proof of Christ - The conversion of the Corinthians was to themselves a solid proof that Christ spoke by the apostle; and therefore he could, with great propriety, say that this power of Christ, far from being weak, was mighty among them. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Verse 3 3.Since ye seek a proof A twofold meaning may be drawn from these words. The first is, “Since you wish to try me, whether I speak of myself, or whether Christ speaks by me;” and in this way Chrysostom, and Ambrose, explain it. I am rather inclined, however, to understand him as declaring, that it does not so much concern himself as Christ, when his authority is detracted from — that when his admonitions are despised, Christ’s patience is tried. “It is Christ that speaks by me; when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-4

About to visit the Corinthians "the third time." he informs them very distinctly what they had to expect. In the words of the Old Testament Law, he says, "In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established." The strength of his resolution to punish impenitent offenders is declared—"I will not spare." A crisis was at hand, and he was fully prepared to meet the issue. He refers to the main source of all the trouble, viz. the disparagement of his office as Christ's apostle.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Paul's epistolary farewell to the Corinthians. "This is the third time I am coming to you, etc. This chapter concludes Paul's letters to the Corinthians. There is no evidence that he wrote a word to them after this. The letters had evidently been a task to him. To a man of his tender nature no duty could be more painful than that of censure and reproach. Nothing but a sense of loyalty to the holiness of Christianity could have urged him to it. no doubt he felt a burden rolled from his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Of Christ speaking in me; rather, of the Christ who speaketh in me. Which ; rather, who. But is mighty in you. The spirit of Christ, in spite of all their shortcomings, had not deserted them (see 1 Corinthians 1:6 , 1 Corinthians 1:7 ; 1 Corinthians 2:4 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me - see the notes on the previous chapters. They had called in question his apostolic authority; they had demanded the evidence of his divine commission. He says that he would now furnish such evidence by inflicting just punishment on all offenders, and they should have abundant proof that Christ spoke by him, or that he was inspired.Which to you-ward is not weak - Or who, that is, Christ, is not weak, etc. Christ has manifested his power abundantly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 13:2-4

2 Corinthians 13:2-4. I told you before As you will remember; and foretel you now, as if I were present That is, I declare what you ought to regard as much as if I spake it personally to you; and being absent In body, not in spirit; now I write to them who heretofore have sinned In any scandalous and aggravated manner, namely, before ye received my letter; and to all others Who have sinned since, and have not repented; that if I come again I will not spare As I have hitherto... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 13:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 13:2-4

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