Verse 9
9. unknown . . . yet well known—"unknown" in our true character to those who "evil report" of us, "well known" to those who hold us in "good report" ( :-). CONYBEARE explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" (1 Corinthians 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (2 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 11:6).
dying . . . live— (2 Corinthians 1:9; 2 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 11:23). Compare GAUSSEN'S remark, see on 2 Corinthians 6:5. "Behold" calls attention to the fact as something beyond all expectation.
chastened . . . not killed—realizing Psalms 118:18.
Be the first to react on this!