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An Oath for an Incredible Claim
Commentators explain that Paul invokes this solemn oath because his list of sufferings was so extreme it bordered on unbelievable. His enemies might have dismissed it as exaggeration. Since he couldn't call on human witnesses for these events, he appeals to the ultimate, all-knowing witness—God Himself—to verify that he is telling the truth.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
18th Century
Theologian
The God and Father, and so on. Paul was accustomed to make solemn appeals to God for the truth of what he said, especially when it was lik…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
I am not lying (ου ψευδομα). The list seems so absurd and foolish that Paul takes solemn oath about it (cf. 1:23). For the doxolog…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
19th Century
Bishop
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.—The solemn attestation was, we may believe, a natural introduction to what was possib…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
For a moment Paul pauses to reflect on what he has just written. Both he and his opponents might boast, but his boasting was distinctive, since, pa…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
16th Century
Theologian
The God and Father As he was about to relate a singular feat, which, at the same time, was not well known, he confirms it by making use of…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:31
17th Century
Pastor
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
These words are in the form of an oath, and are a solemn appeal to God, …
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…