Anguish (συνοχης). Ablative case after εκ (out of). Old word from συνεχω, to hold together. So contraction of heart (Cicero, co…

For out of much affliction. Possibly Paul's enemies had charged him with being harsh and overbearing. They may have said that there was mu…

Out of much affliction and anguish.—Some might think that it cost him little to write sharp words like those he has in mind. He re…

In place of a second painful visit to Corinth, Paul wrote the Corinthians a letter that has come to be known as the “severe letter” (see the introd…

For out of much affliction here he presents another reason in order to soften the harshness he had employed. For those who smilingly take …

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart
Being greatly pressed in his spirit, and grieved at his heart, for t…

The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; he had written in confidence that they would do what was for their benefit and his comfor…

After giving a general reason for his delay in visiting the Corinthians, the Apostle now explains the specific cause of his delay and how he spared…