For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
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Gill's Exposition
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble,.... The apostle was very desirous that the Corinthians might be thoroughly acquainted with the trouble that had lately befallen them;…
Barnes' Notes
For we would not have you ignorant - We wish you to be fully informed; see the notes, 1Co 10:1; 1Co 12:1. The object of Paul here is, to give a full explanation of the nature of his trials, to which…
Adam Clarke
Our trouble which came to us in Asia - To what part of his history the apostle refers we know not: some think it is to the Jews lying in wait to kill him, Act 20:3; others, to the insurrection raised…
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…
Cambridge Bible
For we would not … have you ignorant A favourite expression with St Paul. Cf. Rom 1:13; 1Co 10:1; 1Co 12:1; 1Th 4:13.
of our trouble which came to us in Asia Some have referred these expressions (1)…
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