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That ye shall know (οτ επιγνωσεσθε). Such a testing of themselves will give them full knowledge that Paul is not
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But I trust, etc. The sense of this verse is, "Whatever may be the result of your examination of yourselves, I trust (Greek, I hope
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But I trust . . .—Better, But I hope . . . The “we” that follows is emphatic: “whether you fail to pass the test…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Rather than demanding proof that Christ was speaking through Paul (v.3), the Corinthians ought to be examining themselves. Paul asks in effect: “Do…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
I hope that you shall know He presses them still more urgently, while indulging this confident persuasion — that he will not be rejected b…
John Gill
JohnGill
But I trust that you shall know
Whether they were reprobates or not, the apostle would not pretend to say; that he l…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Though it is God's gracious method to bear long with sinners, yet He will not bear always; eventually He will come, and will not spare those who re…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After threatening God’s severe judgment, the Apostle warns them to be ready so that they will not experience it. First, he gives the admonition; se…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson