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The Irony of 'Weakness'
Commentators unanimously highlight the deep irony in this verse. When Paul says he was 'weak,' he is sarcastically adopting the insult his opponents used against him. His 'weakness' was his Christ-like gentleness and refusal to dominate the Corinthians, which stood in stark contrast to the tyrannical false apostles. Paul shows that true spiritual strength often looks like weakness to the world.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:21
18th Century
Theologian
I speak as concerning reproach. I speak of disgrace. That is, says Rosenmuller, "I speak of your disgrace; or, as others prefer it, of the…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:21
By way of disparagement (κατα ατιμιαν). Intense irony. Cf. 6:8.
As though (ως οτ). Presented as the charge…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:21
19th Century
Bishop
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak.—Better, I speak it as a matter of reproach to myself, as …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:19–22
(19–21a) Probably no verses in the letter are more scathingly ironical than these. Not only do the Corinthians humor fools; they do so “gladly,” be…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:21
16th Century
Theologian
Nay, in whatsoever. Paul had asked why the Corinthians showed more respect to others than to him, although he was by no means weak, that i…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:21
17th Century
Pastor
I speak as concerning reproach
These words may be considered either as explanative of the latter part of the former …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 11:16–21
17th Century
Minister
It is the duty and practice of Christians to humble themselves, in obedience to the command and example of the Lord; yet prudence must direct which…