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Countering the 'All Talk' Accusation
Commentators explain that Paul is directly addressing a slanderous attack. His opponents claimed he was bold and threatening in his letters but weak and timid in person. Paul writes this verse to show he is aware of this accusation and is refuting it, asserting that his actions will match his words.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
18th Century
Theologian
That I may not seem, etc. The meaning of this verse seems to be this: "I say that I might boast more of my power in order that I may not a…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
As if I would terrify you by my letters (ως αν εκφοβειν υμας δια των επιστολων). This use of ως αν with the infinitive is seen in …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
19th Century
Bishop
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters.—The logical sequence of thought is: “I say this” (i.e., that my…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
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 Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
16th Century
Theologian
That I may not seem to terrify. Again he touches on the slander which he had formerly refuted (2 Corinthians 10:2), that he wa…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 10:9
17th Century
Pastor
That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters .
] Here seems to be something wanting, which is to be supp…
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…