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2 Corinthians 1:7

2 Corinthians 1:7
And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For our hope of you is steadfast,.... We have long ago entertained hopes of you, that the work of God is begun upon your souls, and will be carried on, and that you will hold on in the profession of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And our hope of you is steadfast - We have a firm and unshaken hope in regard to you; we have a confident expectation that you will be saved. We believe that you will be enabled so to bear trial as to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

And our hope of you is steadfast - We have no doubt of your continuing in the truth; because we see that you have such a full, experimental knowledge of it, that no sufferings or persecutions can turn…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 1:7-11

In these verses the apostle speaks for the encouragement and edification of the Corinthians; and tells them (Co2 1:7) of his persuasion or stedfast hope that they should receive benefit by the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And our hope of you is stedfast Most editors agree in placing these words before-or whether we be comforted," &c. It would seem to be their most natural place, for not only do they come awkwardly…