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Providence in Humiliation
Commentators note the embarrassing nature of Paul's escape—fleeing in a basket like a fugitive. This was a significant reversal from his former life as a powerful persecutor. However, they emphasize that this humiliating event was a clear display of God's providence, preserving him from his enemies so he could continue his ministry. It shows that God's power is often demonstrated in moments of human weakness.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:33
18th Century
Theologian
And through a window. That is, through a little door or aperture in the wall; perhaps something like an embrasure, that might have been la…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:33
Through a window (δια θυριδος). For this late word see on Ac 20:9, the only N.T. example.
Was I let down (…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:33
19th Century
Bishop
Through a window in a basket . . .—On the mode of escape, see Notes on Acts 9:24-25. So the spies escaped from the house …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:33
After the solemn invocation of v.31, the account of a nocturnal escape from Damascus might seem trivial and out of place. Why he mentions it here i…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:33
17th Century
Pastor
And through a window in a basket was I let down
The house in which he was, like Rahab's, was built upon the wall of …
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…