I overflow with joy in all our affliction (υπερπερισσευομα τη χαρα επ παση τη θλιψε ημων). A thoroughly Pauline sentiment. Περισσε…

Great is my boldness of speech toward you. This verse seems designed to soften the apparent harshness of what he had said ([Reference 2 Co…

Great is my boldness of speech.—The context shows that he is not apologizing for bold and plain speaking, but uses the word as implying co…

After this brief digression (6:14–7:1) Paul renews his appeal (cf. 6:13) for the Corinthians’ full affection. He knows of nothing in his past condu…

Great is my boldness. Now, as if he had obtained the enlargement of heart from the Corinthians that he had desired, he stops complaining a…

Great is my boldne of speech towards you
Or "liberty of speaking", which I use with you; I very freely, and without any disgui…

The promises of God are strong reasons for us to follow after holiness; we must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. If we ho…

After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …