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Paul's God-Given Territory
Commentators explain that Paul is defending his authority in Corinth. He argues that he is not 'overstretching' his boundaries because Corinth was part of the mission field God assigned to him. Unlike his rivals, who were intruders, Paul's presence was legitimate, proven by the simple fact that he was the one who traveled there in the course of his ministry to found their church.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
18th Century
Theologian
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure. In coming to preach to you, we have not gone beyond the proper limits assigned to us. We …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
We stretch not ourselves overmuch (ου υπερεκτεινομεν εαυτους). Apparently Paul made this double compound verb to express his full …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
19th Century
Bishop
For we stretch not ourselves ... as though we reached not unto you.—Some of the better manuscripts omit the negative, and then the sentenc…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
Unlike his adversaries, Paul refuses to boast of what has occurred beyond the limits of his own ministry as the apostle to the Gentiles ([Reference…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
16th Century
Theologian
For we do not overstretch. He alludes to people who either forcibly stretch out their arms or stand on tiptoe when wanting to grasp what i…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:14
17th Century
Pastor
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure
They did not go beyond the bounds set them by the purpose and provid…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 10:12–18
17th Century
Minister
If we were to compare ourselves with others who excel us, this would be a good method to keep us humble. The apostle establishes a good rule for hi…