Verse 4
4. For In proof of their readiness for the seducer. They were ready to bear very finely the announcements by the Christine of his false Jesus, spirit, and gospel.
He that cometh Literally, the comer. Wordsworth contrasts this comer, who was not sent, with the apostle, which means one sent. One is self-sent, the other is God-sent.
Another Jesus The spurious Jesus of the seducers.
Another spirit Than the true Holy Spirit, by whom, through Christ, ye are regenerated.
Might… bear The verb is indicative.
Ye… bear The same Greek for bear, as in 2 Corinthians 11:1. And Paul is here hinting how ready they were to bear with his detractors.
Well καλως , ironical, beautifully. I, Paul, am obliged to entreat you repeatedly to bear with me; but, reversely, you can bear the details of their false schemes wonderfully well. Such a fact might well make Paul jealous of their fidelity.
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