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seeing that ye seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me; who to you-ward is not weak, but is powerful in you:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

A proof of Christ (δοκιμην του Χριστου). He will give it to them. "I will not spare." He will show that Christ speaks "in me" (εν …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me. See Barnes on previous chapters. They had called his apostolic authority into question; t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which to you-ward is not weak.—There is still a touch of indignant sadness in the tone in which the words are uttered. Me…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

It seemed as if in their immaturity the Corinthians were unimpressed by Christlike gentleness and meekness (10:1) but were overawed by arbitrary di…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Since you seek a proof—a twofold meaning may be drawn from these words. The first is, “Since you wish to test me, whether I speak…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me

This is the reason why he was determined, that should he come amon…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though it is God's gracious method to bear long with sinners, yet He will not bear always; eventually He will come, and will not spare those who re…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having said many things to the disadvantage of the false apostles, the Apostle now speaks against those who have been misled by them. In this regar…

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