That I may not when present deal sharply (ινα παρων αποτομως χρησωμα). Late adverb from αποτομος, curt, cut off. In N.T. only here…

Therefore I write these things, etc. This is a kind of apology for what he had said, and especially for the apparently harsh language whic…

Therefore I write these things being absent . . .—The words speak of an inner conflict, in which love has triumphed, not…

Paul’s sole concern was to further and consolidate the truth of the Gospel (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:16). Thus he was happy whenever his con…

According to the power. In the first place, he arms the strictness of which he speaks with God's authority, so that it may not ap…

Therefore I write these things being absent
Assuring them of his power and authority, expressing his concern for the…

The most desirable thing we can ask of God, for ourselves and our friends, is to be kept from sin, so that we and they may not do evil. We have far…

After threatening God’s severe judgment, the Apostle warns them to be ready so that they will not experience it. First, he gives the admonition; se…