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Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, known and read of all men;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ye are our epistle (η επιστολη ημων υμεις εστε). Bold turn. Paul was writing in their hearts.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

You are our epistle. (Compare to 1 Corinthians 9:2). This is a most beautiful and happy turn given to the whole subject. The m…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You are our epistle written in our hearts.—This is an answer. They, the Corinthian converts, are written on his heart. In…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The latter of the two questions posed in v.1 Paul now answers explicitly. He insists that for him to carry commendatory letters to Corinth would be…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

You are our epistle. There is considerable ingenuity in his making his own glory depend on the well-being of the Corinthians. “As long as …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You are our epistle
Here a reason is given why they stood in no need of letters of commendation, to or from the church at Cori…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After presenting his explanation, by which he won the goodwill of his hearers, the Apostle proceeds to his main intention: to discu the ministers o…

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