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Why? Because I don`t love you? God knows.
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A Defense of Affection
Commentators explain that Paul was directly refuting a hurtful accusation. Some Corinthians suggested that his refusal to accept their financial support was a sign he didn't truly love them. Paul counters this not with a simple denial, but with a solemn, emotional appeal, calling on God Himself as the ultimate witness to his genuine affection.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore, etc. It is not because I do not love you. It is not from pride, or because I would not receive aid from you as willingly as fro…
God knoweth (ο θεος οιδεν). Whether they do or not. He knows that God understands his motives.
19th Century
Anglican
Because I love you not...—This then had been said. Some of the Corinthians were jealous, or affected to be jealous, of the preference show…
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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
Is it because I love you not? We treat those whom we love with greater familiarity. Therefore, to prevent the Corinthians from taking it w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore? because I love you not ? &c.] Why did the apostle do this? why did he take nothing, and resolve to take n…
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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…
