Though we be as reprobate (ημεις δε ως αδοκιμο ωμεν). Literally, "And that" (ινα δε). Paul wishes them to do no wrong (κακον μηδεν…

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil. I earnestly desire that you may do right, and only right; and I beseech God that it may be so, whate…

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil.—The better manuscripts give, we pray. The words that follow involve a subtle play of though…

Once again (cf. 3:1; 5:12; 12:19) Paul anticipates and answers the objection that he had been commending or defending himself. His chief desire and…

I desire before God. Again he declares that he cares nothing for his own honor, but simply desires to promote their advantage. Fo…

Now I pray to God
A strong mark of the apostle's affection for them. For though they used him so ill, he took every …

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…