_CRITICAL NOTES_ 2 Corinthians 11:1.—Small change of rendering, “_a bit of foolishness_,” because of small variation of reading. “For, on my own principle (2 Corinthians 10:18), _it is_ foolishness.” To appreciate how “_foolish_” such talking about himself is, look at the (eight) occurrences of the... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 2 Corinthians 11:7. OR.—Turning to another topic. OFFENCE.—Lit. “_Sin_.” FREELY.—_I.e. “without charge_.” Cf. Philippians 4:12. 2 Corinthians 11:8. OTHER CHURCHES.—_E.g_. Philippi (Philippians 4:15). But, for another reason, not Thessalonica (2 Thessalonians 3:8). Beet suggests tha... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 2 Corinthians 11:12. OCCASION.—General drift clear, particular application difficult, from our ignorance of facts. Hard to reconcile some of the presumed cavils and accusations; which have to be inferred from Paul’s replies. But consistency in perversity is not to be looked for. [Cf... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 2 Corinthians 11:16. AGAIN.—After 2 Corinthians 11:1. “You can very well let a foolish fellow like me be in the fashion, and do a bit of boasting.” 2 Corinthians 11:17. AFTER THE LORD.—Not to be compared with 1 Corinthians 7:10; 1 Corinthians 7:25. (See Critical Notes and Bible-cla... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 2 Corinthians 11:31.—Grammar makes certain that the ejaculated benediction belongs to the Father. HE WHO IS.—The emphatic Greek recalls the Greek equivalent for JEHOVAH. Look at the _Divine_ present tense in Romans 9:5, and in John 1:18; John 3:13; John 6:46; John 8:47; Revelation 1... [ Continue Reading ]