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2 Corinthians 3:4

2 Corinthians 3:4
And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And such trust have we,.... This refers to what he had said in the latter end of the foregoing chapter, and the beginning of this; as that they made manifest the savoury knowledge of God and Christ…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And such trust have we - Such confidence have we that we are appointed by God, and that he accepts our work. Such evidence have we in the success of our labors; such irrefragable proof that God…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Such trust have we - We have the fullest conviction that God has thus accredited our ministry; and that ye are thus converted unto him, and are monuments of his mercy, and proofs of the truth of our…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 3:1-5

In these verses,

I. The apostle makes an apology for seeming to commend himself. He thought it convenient to protest his sincerity to them, because there were some at Corinth who endeavoured to blast…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

such trust Better, perhaps, with the Rhemish version, confidence (Vulgate and Calvin fiducia), i.e. the confidence which St Paul had above expressed (ch. 2Co 2:14-17) in the reality of his mission and…

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