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2 Corinthians 10:1

2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now I Paul myself beseech you,.... The apostle having said what was necessary and proper to stir up the Corinthians to a liberal contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem, returns to the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now I Paul myself beseech you - I entreat you who are members of the church not to give me occasion for the exercise of severity in discipline. I have just expressed my confidence in the church in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness - Having now finished his directions and advices relative to the collection for the poor, he resumes his argument relative to the false apostle, who had…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Here we may observe,

I. The mild and humble manner in which the blessed apostle addresses the Corinthians, and how desirous he is that no occasion may be given him to use severity. 1. He addresses…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Co 10:1-6. St Paul's intention of overcoming all opposition to the Gospel

1. Now I Paul myself "Until now, Paul has addressed himself preeminently to the better intentioned in the Christian Church,…