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An Oath on God's Character
Commentators explain that Paul's statement, "As God is faithful," is not a casual remark but a solemn oath. He is grounding his own integrity and consistency in the unchanging, reliable character of God Himself. This shows that the truthfulness of God's messenger should be a direct reflection of the God they serve.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
But as God is true. Tyndale renders this, more literally in accordance with the Greek, "God is faithful; for our preaching to you was not …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
Is not yea and nay (ουκ εστιν να κα ου). He is not a Yes and No man, saying Yes and meaning or acting No. Paul calls God to witnes…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
As God is true.—Literally, as God is faithful. The words were one of St. Paul’s usual formulas of assertion. (Co…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 1:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
Paul is so distressed by this charge and so convinced of his innocence that he solemnly invokes the unquestionable trustworthiness of God ([Referen…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
God is faithful. By the term word he means doctrine, as is evident from the reason he adds when he says that the Son of God, …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
But as God is true
It seems that the false apostles had insinuated, that as the apostle had not kept his word in com…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 1:15–24
17th Century
Minister
The apostle clears himself from the charge of frivolity and inconsistency in not coming to Corinth. Good men should be careful to maintain a reputa…