2 Corinthians 10:1 to 2 Corinthians 13:10. At this point (2
Corinthians 10:1) Paul turns sharply upon certain opponents and
proceeds to defend himself with energy against their attack and
insinuations, to enlarge on his claim to obedience and affection, and
then adds to stern remonstrance threats of... [ Continue Reading ]
A TENDER APPEAL TO THE CHURCH AS A WHOLE. This appeal may sound like
foolish sentiment. Let them bear with him. _Indeed_ he is sure that
they do. What has happened under Paul's guidance and inspiration is
nothing less than the betrothal of the Corinthian church as a pure
virgin to Christ, a new Eve... [ Continue Reading ]
COMPARISON BETWEEN PAUL AND HIS OPPONENTS (_cf._ 2 Corinthians 11:6).
Under the pressure of intense feeling he will break through his
inclination and self-imposed resolve of silence, to let his character
and his sufferings in the cause of Christ speak for themselves. But in
doing so, he makes it cle... [ Continue Reading ]