Being multiplied through the many (πλεονασασα δια των πλειονων). Late word πλεοναζω from πλεον, more, "making more through the mor…

For all things are for your sakes. All these things: these glorious hopes, and truths, and prospects; these self-denials of the apostles, …

For all things are for your sakes.—We can scarcely doubt that he thinks in his own mind, and intends to remind them, of the glorious words…

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; …

This verse concludes a section of Paul’s thought, for in v.16 he repeats the phrase “we do not lose heart” (GK 1591) from v.1. Rather movingly, he …

For all things are for your sakes. He now associates himself with the Corinthians, not merely in the hope of future blessedness, but also …

For all things are for your sakes ;
&c.] This is a very large and comprehensive expression, and reaches to all the t…

The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was a g…

Having mentioned the patience of the apostles in the midst of evils and revealed the cause of that patience, the Apostle now explains these points.…