Being in readiness (εν ετοιμω εχοντες). This very idiom occurs in Polybius, Philo, etc. "Holding in readiness." In 12:14 we have ε…

And having in a readiness, etc. I am ready to punish all disobedience, despite all that is said to the contrary.

Clothed as I am wi…

And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience.—The idiom, having in a readiness, is perhaps, somewhat to…

If circumstances forced Paul to turn from “meekness and gentleness” to a stern assertion of his authority, his plan of action has two stages. (1) H…

And are in readiness to avenge. He adds this to prevent insolent men from presumptuously rising up in opposition to his ministry, as if th…

And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience Not with the temporal sword, as the civil magistrate, but with the spiritual …

While others thought poorly of the apostle and spoke scornfully of him, he had humble thoughts and spoke humbly of himself. We should be aware of o…

After dealing with the good ministers of Christ and the faith, the Apostle now addre es false ministers and false apostles. First, he confronts the…