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Words Match Deeds
Paul directly confronts the accusation that he is bold in his letters but weak in person. Commentators explain that he is asserting a fundamental consistency of character. The quality of his words when absent is precisely the same as the quality of his actions when present. This is a statement about his integrated life and unwavering integrity.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:11
18th Century
Theologian
Let such an one think this, etc. Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let the…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:11
What we are (οιο εσμεν). Rather, "what sort" (οιο), not ο (what) nor ο (who). Literary plural. Hοιος is qualitative just as τοιουτ…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:11
19th Century
Bishop
Such will we be also.—As a verb of some kind must be supplied, it would be better to give the present: Such are we. It is…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:11
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 10:11
17th Century
Pastor
Let such an one think this
The apostle seems to have in view some one particular person, though he does not choose to name him…
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…