2 Corinthians 10:8-10 WEB

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10

10. letters—implying that there had been already more letters of Paul received by the Corinthians than the one we have, namely, First Corinthians; and that they contained strong reproofs. say they—Greek, "says one," "such a one" ( :-) seems to point to some definite individual. Compare :-; a similar slanderer was in the Galatian Church. weak— (2 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 2:3). There was nothing of majesty or authority in his manner; he bore himself tremblingly among them, whereas the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

IV. APPEALS CONCERNING PAUL’S APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY 10:1-13:10In this third and last major division of his epistle the apostle Paul defended his apostolic authority. He did this to silence his critics in Corinth and perhaps elsewhere permanently and to confirm the united support of the Christians there. One of Paul’s major purposes in writing this letter was to prepare the way for his next visit. He had just referred to that "anticipated visit" (2 Corinthians 9:3-4). Consequently he felt... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

A. Replies to charges made against Paul 10:1-18Paul responded to charges of cowardice, weakness, and intrusion that one or more critics in Corinth had evidently leveled against him. Failure to submit to apostolic authority could have dangerous consequences, such as disregarding his inspired writings. It was to spare his beloved readers from these ill effects that Paul wrote as he did, not out of a carnal sense of wounded pride. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

2. Reply to the charge of weakness 10:7-11As Paul defended himself against the charge of cowardice leveled by his critics, so he also claimed ability to deal forcefully with them in person as well as by letter. He referred to this to explain his conduct further and to urge obedience to his commands. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:8

Paul said he could have said more about his apostolic authority without feeling shame about exaggerating. The facts spoke for themselves. However he did not want to put that kind of pressure on his opponents in a letter. They had charged that it was only in his letters that he could express himself forcefully. His reference to his authority for building up here seems intended to contrast his edifying ministry in Corinth with the destructive work of his critics (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:17).Paul had... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:9-10

Paul’s reference to terrifying his readers (2 Corinthians 10:9) is ironical, as is clear from 2 Corinthians 10:10. It is probably better to take the critics’ charge that Paul was unimpressive as a reference to his conduct among them, not to his physical appearance, in view of the context (cf. 2 Corinthians 1:13). Paul evidently was not a showy speaker compared to many silver-tongued orators of his day, or even Apollos. The power of his influence came through the Holy Spirit’s working through... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 10:8

10:8 overthrowing, (a-28) See ch. 13.10. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-14

(B) Chapters 10-13. St. Paul’s Defence of his MinistryAs explained in the Introduction, this section is regarded as part of the intermediate letter, referred to in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 7:8, in which the Apostle rebuked his converts, and sought to bring them to repentance. It is, therefore, to be taken as earlier in time than 2 Corinthians 1-9, which were written as the result of the Corinthians’ reception of the intermediate or ’severe’ letter.Here the Apostle answers the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

(a) 10:1-18. Answer to the Charge of Feebleness and CowardiceThe Apostle beseeches the Corinthians to act in such a way that he will not need to resort to extreme measures on the occasion of his forthcoming visit. He points out that his purpose is to make every man’s thoughts subject to the power of Christ, and that he will punish any who are rebellious when the Church as a whole shall have returned to its obedience. He goes on to say that those who have been accusing him of cowardice will soon... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 10:8

(8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority.—Literally, somewhat too much—perhaps as quoting a word that had been used of him. In referring to his “authority,” it scarcely admits of question that he claims—as in 1 Corinthians 5:5; 1 Timothy 5:20, and by implication in 2 Corinthians 10:6—the power to enforce that authority by a supernatural chastisement, as, e.g., in the case of Elymas. He is anxious, however, having used the word “pulling down,” or “destruction,” to qualify his... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 10:9-10

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 2 Corinthians 10:8

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 10:8

Group of Brands