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As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
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A Solemn Oath, Not a Mere Promise
Commentators unanimously agree that Paul's phrase, 'As the truth of Christ is in me,' functions as a solemn oath. He isn't just making a casual promise; he is staking his Christian identity and integrity on his commitment. This shows the incredible seriousness with which he held his policy of preaching the gospel free of charge in the region of Achaia.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As the truth of Christ is in me. That is, I solemnly declare this as in the presence of Christ—as I am a Christian man, as I feel bound to…
No man shall stop me of this glorying (η καυχησις αυτη ου φραγησετα εις εμε). More exactly, "This glorying shall not be fenced in …
19th Century
Anglican
As the truth of Christ is in me . .—The formula is almost, though not quite, in the nature of an oath. He speaks here, as…
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This policy, which enabled Paul to boast that he was preaching the Gospel free of charge (v.7; cf. 1 Corinthians 9:18), he refused to a…
16th Century
Protestant
The truth of Christ is in me. Lest anyone should suspect that Paul’s words were designed to induce the Corinthians to be more liberal to h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As the truth of Christ is in me To show the firmness of his resolution, and how determined he was to abide by it, he…
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It is far better to be plain in speech, yet walking openly and consistently with the gospel, than to be admired by thousands, and be lifted up in p…
13th Century
Catholic
Having shown that he preached to them without charge during his first visit, he now shows that he did not accept any payments from them even during…
