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Authority's Goal is to Build Up
Commentators unanimously highlight that Paul's apostolic authority was given by the Lord for one primary reason: to build people up (edification). While he had the power to discipline, its ultimate goal was never to tear people down or cause ruin, but to foster spiritual growth, health, and salvation within the church. This principle serves as a vital measure for all leadership in the church.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
18th Century
Theologian
For though I should boast, etc. If I should make even higher claims than I have done to a Divine commission. I could urge higher evidence …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
Somewhat abundantly (περισσοτερον τ). Comparative, "somewhat more abundantly" than I have, in order to show that he is as true a m…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
19th Century
Bishop
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority.—Literally, somewhat too much—perhaps quoting a word th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
If the need for self-defense in the face of opposition compelled Paul to “boast [GK 3016] somewhat freely” about his apostolic authority, he was co…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
16th Century
Theologian
For though I should boast more largely of my authority. It was a sign of modesty that he counted himself among those whom he greatly excel…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority ,
&c.] Than as yet he had done, or used to do; or rather th…
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…