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Let such a person consider this, that what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
What we are (οιο εσμεν). Rather, "what sort" (οιο), not ο (what) nor ο (who). Literary plural. Hοιος is qualitative just as τοιουτ…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Apostle excused himself by reason; here he excuses himself by the evidence of the facts. In this regard, he does two things. First, he s…
