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But I hope that ye shall know that we are not reprobate.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That ye shall know (οτ επιγνωσεσθε). Such a testing of themselves will give them full knowledge that Paul is not

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But I trust, etc. The sense of this verse is, "Whatever may be the result of your examination of yourselves, I trust (Greek, I hope

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But I trust . . .—Better, But I hope . . . The “we” that follows is emphatic: “whether you fail to pass the test…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Rather than demanding proof that Christ was speaking through Paul (v.3), the Corinthians ought to be examining themselves. Paul asks in effect: “Do…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I hope that you shall know He presses them still more urgently, while indulging this confident persuasion — that he will not be rejected b…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But I trust that you shall know
Whether they were reprobates or not, the apostle would not pretend to say; that he l…

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

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…

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