Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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Barnes' Notes
Because for the work of Christ - That is, either by exposing himself in his journey to see the apostle in Rome, or by his labors there. Not regarding his life - There is a difference in the mss. here,…
Adam Clarke
For the work of Christ - Preaching the Gospel, and ministering to the distressed.
He was nigh unto death - Having labored far beyond his strength.
Not regarding his life - Instead of παραβουλευσαμενος…
Paul takes particular notice of two good ministers; for though he was himself a great apostle, and laboured more abundantly than they all, yet he took all occasions to speak with respect of those who…
Cambridge Bible
the work of Christ One most ancient MS. (C) omits "of Christ";and some other evidence is for "of the Lord" instead. R.V. retains the reading of A.V., mentioning in the margin the reading "of the…
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