2 Corinthians 10:8-10 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Plunging at once into his subject, with a solemn appeal, he declares his apostolic power (verses 1-8), and that he will exercise it in person as well as by letters, in answer to the taunt of his opponents (verses 9-11). He then shows that his estimate of himself is formed on very different methods from those of his adversaries (verses 12-16), and that he referred all grounds of boasting solely to the judgment of God (verses 17, 18). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:8

Should boast. In this section St. Paul is thoroughly haunted by this word. The fact that a word could thus possess and dominate over his style and imagination shows how deeply he was moved. The Corinthian Church, with its inflated factions and their fuglemen, recked with beasting, and St. Paul is driven, with utter distaste, to adopt in self-defence language which, to the uncandid and indiscriminating, might seem to wear the same aspect. The word, which is unfrequent in other Epistles,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:8-11

Assertion of his intentions. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:9

By letters; rather, by the letters . He had certainly addressed two letters to them ( 1 Corinthians 5:9 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:10

Say they; literally, says he . The phrase may, indeed, imply "it is said" ( on dit ) ; but it may refer to one main critic and opponent. Perhaps it would have been wiser and kinder if no one had reported to St. Paul all these subterranean calumnies and innuendoes. Weighty and strong. This could not be denied, considering the immense effect which had been produced by his first letter ( 2 Corinthians 7:7 ). His bodily presence is weak. This is usually taken to mean that St.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I should boast ... - If I should make even higher claims than I have done to a divine commission. I could urge higher evidence than I have done that I am sent by the Lord Jesus.Of our authority - Of my authority as an apostle, my power to administer discipline, and to direct the affairs of the church.Which the Lord hath given us for edification - A power primarily conferred to build up his people and save them and not to destroy.I should not be ashamed - It would be founded on good... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9

That I may not seem ... - The meaning of this verse seems to be this. “I say that I might boast more of my power in order that I may not appear disposed to terrify you with my letters merely. I do not threaten more than I can perform. I have it in my power to execute all that I have threatened, and to strike an awe not only by my letters, but by the infliction of extraordinary miraculous punishments. And if I should boast that I had done this, and could do it again, I should have no reason to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10

For his letters - The letters which he has sent to the church when absent. Reference is had here probably to the First Epistle to the Corinthians. They might also have seen some of Paul’s other epistles, and been so well acquainted with them as to he able to make the general remark that he had the power of writing in an authoritative and impressive manner.Say they - Margin, “Said he.” Greek (φησὶν phēsin) in the singular. This seems to have referred to some one person who had uttered the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 10:8-10

2 Corinthians 10:8-10. For though I should boast somewhat more Than I do, or they can do; of our apostolical authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification To bring sinners to repentance and faith in Christ, and so to promote holiness; and not for your destruction To drive any one to despair by excessive severity, or to the injury of any particular person; I should not be ashamed By my power failing me when I should try it on the disobedient among you. In saying that his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

10:1-13:14 APOSTOLIC AUTHORITYIn spite of all Paul has said, there were still trouble-makers at Corinth. Certain travelling preachers had gained some standing in the church and continued to make accusations against Paul. Paul refers to them ironically as ‘super apostles’, and more directly as ‘false apostles’ (see 11:5,13).Spiritual power; worthless boasting (10:1-18)These so-called apostles repeatedly questioned the authority of Paul and succeeded in winning some of the Corinthians over to... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:8-11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 10:8-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

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