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Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now some are puffed up Some with their gifts, learning, and eloquence, and with the high station they were in, in th…
In reproving sin, we should distinguish between sinners and their sins. Reproofs that kindly and affectionately warn are likely to reform.
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13th Century
Catholic
After censuring the Corinthians for rashly judging and presumptuously despising the apostles, the Apostle now begins to correct them. He does this …
