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For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ`s apostles.
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Paul moves from subtle irony to a direct accusation, labeling his opponents "false apostles" and "deceitful workers." Commentators stress this isn't a mere disagreement over style but a serious charge of imposture. These individuals lacked a genuine commission from Christ, usurped authority, and were fundamentally fakes pretending to be the real thing.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For such are false apostles. They have no claim to the apostolic office. They are deceivers. They pretend to be apostles, but they have no…
False apostles (ψευδαποστολο). From ψευδης, false, and αποστολος. Paul apparently made this word (cf. Revelation 2:2). …
19th Century
Anglican
For such are false apostles . . .—Saint Paul’s estimate of the character of his rivals is now given in unsparing language…
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Paul does not contest the right of his adversaries to support but rather lays against them a single all-embracing charge. Those who vainly sought e…
16th Century
Protestant
For such are false Apostles—while he has already taken from them what they chiefly desired, yet, not content with having put himself on a …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For such are false apostles Such as those he had in view, who sought an occasion to depress him, and exalt themselve…
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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…
