(1) Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is (a) mighty in you. (1) A most sharp reprehension, because, while they despise the apostle's admonitions, they tempt Christ's own patience: and also while they condemn him as wretched and miserable, they lay no... [ Continue Reading ]
For though he was crucified through (b) weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. (b) Regarding that base form of a servant which he took upon him when he abased himself.... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? (2) He confirms that which he spoke about the power of God appearing in his ministry, and he gathers by the mutual relation between the p... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. (3) He appeases that sharpness, trusting that they will show themselves towards their faithful apostle, able and willing to be taught. And he also adds this, that he does not seek his own fame and estimation, so that they may serve thei... [ Continue Reading ]
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as (c) reprobates. (c) In men's judgment.... [ Continue Reading ]
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, [even] your (d) perfection. (d) That all things may be in good order among you, and the members of the church restored into their place, which have been shaken and are out of place.... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (4) A brief exhortation, but yet such a one as comprehends all the parts of a Christian man's life.... [ Continue Reading ]
(5) Greet one another with an holy kiss. (5) He salutes them familiarly, and in conclusion wishes well to them.... [ Continue Reading ]