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For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already as though I were present judged him that hath so wrought this thing,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For I verily (εγω μεν γαρ). Emphatic statement of Paul's own attitude of indignation, εγω in contrast with υμεις. He justifies his…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For I verily. But I, whatever it may cost me, however you may esteem my interference, and whatever personal ill-will may result towards me…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For I verily.—The Apostle had fully made up his mind that this offender must be removed, and insists on the Corinthians d…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul again alludes to the pride of the Corinthians. This time it was a pride that, rather than causing them to mourn over the shocking sin, allowed…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I truly, etc. As the Corinthians were failing in their duty, having condemned their negligence, he now shows what ought to be done. So tha…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For I verily, as absent in body
As he really was, being now at Philippi, if any dependence is to be had upon the sub…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle notices a flagrant abuse, ignored by the Corinthians. Party spirit and a false notion of Christian liberty seem to have saved the offen…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After discu ing matters pertaining to the sacrament of baptism, the Apostle begins to consider matters pertaining to marriage. First, he attacks a …

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