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2 Corinthians 1:23

2 Corinthians 1:23
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Moreover, I call God for a record upon my soul,.... The apostle having asserted his stability, both as a minister and a Christian, which, with others, he had from God, appeals to him in the most…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Moreover, I call God for a record upon my soul - It is well remarked by Rosenmuller, that the second chapter should have commenced here, since there is here a transition in the subject more distinct…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I call God for a record upon my soul - The apostle here resumes the subject which he left Co2 1:16, and in the most solemn manner calls God to witness, and consequently to punish, if he asserted any…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 1:15-24

The apostle here vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, in that he did not hold his purpose of coming to them at Corinth. His adversaries there sought all occasions to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I call God for a record upon my soul Literally, to witness, as the Rhemish version. Tyndale, whom the other translators follow, has recorde. Either (1) I call God to witness againstmy soul, i.e. to…