χαίρομεν γὰρ κ. τ. λ.: for we rejoice when we are weak and ye are strong, i.e., in Christian graces. The primary reference is to that weakness which the non-exercise of Apostolic authority would seem to suggest to them (2 Corinthians 13:4; 2 Corinthians 11:21), and of which his opponents were very ready to accuse him (2 Corinthians 10:10); but in all weakness of his he repeatedly declares his contentment, if it minister in any way to their edification (see 2 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 12:10, and cf. 1 Corinthians 4:10). τοῦτο δὲ καὶ κ. τ. λ.: this we also pray for (and not merely rejoice in), viz., your perfecting (cf. 2 Corinthians 13:11).

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