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So although I wrote unto you, I [wrote] not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But that your earnest care for us might be made manifest (αλλ' εινεκεν του φανερωθηνα την σπουδην υμων την υπερ ημων). So the corr…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, etc. In this verse Paul states the main reason why he had written to them on the subject. It was not p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore, though I wrote to you.—The reference to the man who had suffered wrong implies that the offender in [Reference…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(12-13a) Paul’s principal aim in writing the “severe letter” was for the Corinthians to recognize “before God” how devoted to their spiritual fathe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Wherefore if I wrote. He acts as people who desire reconciliation are accustomed to do. He wishes all past things to be buried; he does no…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore, though l wrote unto you Meaning in his former epistle, with so much sharpness and severity, and as may have be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The apostle was not disappointed regarding them, as he indicated to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the futu…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here the Apostle gives the reason why he rejoices over them; then he draws his conclusion, in which he does two things. First, he reveals the inten…

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