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The Heart of a Shepherd
All commentators agree that this verse reveals Paul's profound empathy. He didn't just observe struggles from a distance; he felt them personally. When a believer was weak—whether in faith, body, or conscience—Paul felt weak with them. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes see this deep, personal identification as the heart of true Christian care and a model for all believers.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
18th Century
Theologian
Who is weak, etc. I sympathize with all. I feel what others feel, and their sorrows excite deep sympathetic emotions in my heart. Like a t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
I burn (πυρουμα). Present passive indicative of πυροω, old verb to inflame (from πυρ, fire). When a brother stumbles, Paul is set …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
19th Century
Bishop
Who is weak and I am not weak . . .?—These words obviously spring from a recollection of all that was involved in that “r…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
None of the afflictions mentioned in vv.23–27 was a continuous experience. Paul’s crowning trial and privilege was, however, incessant—the daily pr…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
16th Century
Theologian
Who is weak. How many there are who allow all offenses to pass by unheeded — who either despise the weaknesses of fellow believers or tram…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:29
17th Century
Pastor
Who is weak, and I am not weak ?
&c.] What church is so? or what particular believer is so? for he had not only the …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 11:22–33
17th Century
Minister
The apostle gives an account of his labors and sufferings; not out of pride or vainglory, but to the honor of God, who enabled him to do and suffer…