2 Corinthians 1:9

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves,.... By the sentence of death is meant, not any decree of heaven, or appointment of God that they should die; nor any sentence of condemnation and death…

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves - Margin, “answer.” The word rendered “sentence” (ἀπόκριμα apokrima) means properly an answer, judicial response, or sentence; and is here synonymous…

We had the sentence of death in ourselves - The tribulation was so violent and overwhelming, that he had no hope of escaping death.

That we should not trust in ourselves - The tribulation was of such…

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…

sentence The word thus translated occurs only here in the N. T. It is translated answerby Wiclif, Tyndale, and Cranmer: the word sentencehaving been adopted by our translators from the Geneva version.…