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A Change of Plans Out of Love
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul's decision to delay his visit was not due to unreliability, but was an act of loving mercy. He states he did it "to spare" them, hoping his letter would lead to repentance and thereby avoid the need for a painful confrontation involving severe apostolic discipline.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:23
18th Century
Theologian
Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul. It is well remarked by Rosenmuller that the second chapter should have begun here, since th…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:23
But I call God for a witness upon my soul (Εγω δε μαρτυρα τον θεον επικαλουμα επ την εμην ψυχην). Solemn attestation, "calling hea…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:23
19th Century
Bishop
I call God for a record.—Better, I call upon God as a witness against my soul. The thought seems to cross St. Pa…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 1:23–24
In answering this charge, Paul solemnly invokes his faithful God (cf. 1:18) as his own witness to the truth of statements like these: “The reason I…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:23
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, I call God for a record upon my soul The apostle having asserted his stability, both as a minister and a Christ…
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…