Is come abroad (αφικετο). Second aorist middle indicative of αφικνεομα, old verb, to come from, then to arrive at, only here in N.…

For your obedience, etc. Romans 1:8. Your mild, obedient disposition to learn, and to obey the precepts of the teachers of reli…

No harm has been done yet. Still, it is good to be on your guard.

Simple concerning evil. This is not at all the same word …

Despite the warning, Paul affirms his confidence that his readers will be able to handle the situation (cf. 15:14). This assurance is based chiefly…

Your obedience, etc. This is said to anticipate an objection, for he shows that he did not warn them as if he thought unfavorably…

For your obedience is come abroad unto all men
That is, as the Arabic and Ethiopic versions render it, "the fame" an…

How earnest, how endearing are these exhortations! Whatever differs from the sound doctrine of the Scriptures opens a door to divisions and offense…

After indicating who they should greet, the Apostle now shows them who to avoid.

In this regard, he does three things:

1. He teach…