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Arrogance in a Leader's Absence
Commentators explain that some Corinthians grew arrogant because they misinterpreted Paul's prolonged absence. They wrongly concluded he was afraid to return and confront them. This serves as a timeless warning about how easily pride can flourish when people feel they are no longer under authority or accountable for their actions.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:18
18th Century
Theologian
Now some are puffed up. They are puffed up with vain confidence; they say that I would not dare to come, that I would be afraid to appear …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:18
19th Century
Bishop
Now some are puffed up.—Some of those in Corinth who were puffed up used to say that the Apostle would not come to visit the Corinthian Ch…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:18
Now concerning his own proposed trip to Corinth, Paul addresses some in the church who had acted arrogantly as though he were not going to come and…
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John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 4:18
16th Century
Theologian
As though I would not come to you—this is the custom of the false apostles: to take advantage of the absence of the good, so that they may…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:18
17th Century
Pastor
Now some are puffed up
Some with their gifts, learning, and eloquence, and with the high station they were in, in th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 4:14–21
17th Century
Minister
In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.
T…