Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.
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Gill's Exposition
But we will not boast of things without our measure,.... Or things unmeasurable; meaning not doctrines, the knowledge of which they had not attained to, and which were not to be measured by reason or…
Barnes' Notes
Let such an one think this ... - Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let them feel that all which has been threatened will be certainly…
Adam Clarke
Such as we are in word - A threatening of this kind would doubtless alarm the false apostle; and it is very likely that he did not await the apostle's coming, as he would not be willing to try the…
In these verses the apostle proceeds to reason the case with the Corinthians, in opposition to those who despised him, judged him, and spoke hardly of him: "Do you," says he, "look on things after the…
Cambridge Bible
such a one i.e. the man who speaks in this way. See note on ch. 2Co 2:7.
that, such as we are in word by letters It is evident that St Paul's opponents were not very measured in their opposition to…
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