E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:9
That = In order that. Greek. hina. terrify . Greek. ekphobeo. Only here. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:10
weighty . Greek. barus. See Acts 20:29 . powerful . Greek. ischuros. Compare App-172 . presence . Greek. parousia. See Matthew 24:3 . weak . As 1 Corinthians 1:27 . speech . Greek. logos. App-121 . contemptible = of no account. Greek. exoutheneo. See Acts 4:11 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8
For though I should glory somewhat abundantly concerning our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for casting you down), I shall not be put to shame.The parenthesis here is very significant, showing that the strong exercise of his authority, both in this part of the letter and in the impending visit, was not in any manner directed against the great faithful majority. It was solely for the purpose of checkmating the evil, false apostles who intended to put Paul to shame.... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by my letters.This too is addressed directly to the great faithful majority, the thought being that "Paul could with justification elaborate upon the nature and extent of his apostolic authority, but refrained."[10] He did not wish to terrify the young converts whom he dearly loved, and the vast majority of whom were faithful and obedient. He had no such restraint as regarded the false apostles; and he seems to be saying here that "it is not you but... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10
For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.They say ... proves that Paul had in mind a number of false teachers, not merely "the ring leader" postulated by the critics. And as for their slander, it is precarious indeed to put any confidence in it. No man who knows the biography can suppose for an instant that his bodily presence was "weak" in any sense, or that he lacked power as a public speaker. Their lies to the contrary... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8
2 Corinthians 10:8. Somewhat more— See ch. 2 Corinthians 11:23. The next clause contains another reason insinuated by the Apostle for his forbearing any severity for the present towards them. I should not be ashamed, infers, "Because the truth would justify me in it." read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10
2 Corinthians 10:10. His bodily presence is weak, &c.— Chrysostome, Nicephorus, and Lucian, relate of St. Paul, that his stature was low, his body crooked, and his head bald; which seem to be the infirmities here referred to. See on ch. 2 Corinthians 12:7. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:8
8. "For even if I were to boast somewhat more exceedingly (than I do, :-) of our (apostolic) authority (2 Corinthians 10:6; 2 Corinthians 13:10) . . . I should not be put to shame (by the fact; as I should be if my authority proved to be without foundation: my threats of punishment not being carried into effect)." for edification . . . not for . . . destruction—Greek, "for building up . . . not for . . . CASTING DOWN" (the same Greek as in 2 Corinthians 13:10- :): the image of a building as in... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:9
9. I say this lest I should seem to be terrifying you, as children, with empty threats [BENGEL]. ESTIUS explains, "I might boast more of my authority, but I forbear to do so, that I may not seem as if," c. But this ellipsis is harsh: and 2 Corinthians 10:10 2 Corinthians 10:11 confirm BENGEL'S view. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 10:8
though = if. App-118 . boast = glory. Greek. kauchaonmai . See Romans 2:17 . of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104 . authority . Greek. exousia. App-172 . Lord. App-98 . A: hath given = gave. for. Greek. eis . App-104 . edification . Greek. oikodome . See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . be ashamed. Greek. oischunoenai. Occurs elsewhere, Luke 16:3 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 . 1 Peter 4:16 ; 1 John 2:22 . The more frequent word in N.T. is kataischuno. See Romans 5:5 . read more