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A Calculated Insult
Scholars explain that Paul is quoting a direct, personal attack from his opponents in Corinth. The charge was that while his letters were bold and forceful, his physical presence was weak and his public speaking was unimpressive. This was a malicious attempt to undermine his apostolic authority by suggesting he was only brave from a distance.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:10
18th Century
Theologian
For his letters. This refers to the letters he sent to the church when he was absent. Reference is probably made here to the first epistle…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:10
They say (φασιν). Reading of B old Latin Vulgate, but Westcott and Hort prefer φησιν (says one, the leader). This charge Paul quot…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:10
19th Century
Bishop
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful.—Allusive references to what had been said of him at Corinth have alr…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:10
However legitimately Paul may have boasted about his God-given authority, he decides to refrain from expanding his simple claim in v.8 lest he appe…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:10
17th Century
Pastor
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful
These words contain the reason why he did not choose to say any …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:7–11
17th Century
Minister
In outward appearance, Paul was unimpressive and despised in the eyes of some, but this was a false rule to judge by. We must not think that an uni…