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For what is there in which you were made inferior to the rest of the assemblies, unless it is that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong.
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A Sarcastic 'Apology'
Scholars unanimously explain that Paul is not genuinely apologizing. His request for forgiveness is a form of sharp irony or sarcasm. He is rebuking the Corinthians for their ingratitude and for allowing his financial independence—a kindness he showed them—to be used as a weapon against his apostolic authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For what is it, etc. This verse contains a striking mixture of sarcasm and irony, not exceeded, says Bloomfield, by any example in Demosth…
Wherein ye were made inferior (ο ησσωθητε). First aorist passive indicative of ησσοομα, the text of Aleph B D instead of the usual…
19th Century
Anglican
What is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches?—His mind travels back to the insinuation that he cared less for th…
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Again indulging in gentle irony, Paul observes that the only respect in which the marks of an apostle were not evident in the apostolic church of C…
16th Century
Protestant
What is there in which. Here is an aggravation of their ingratitude: first, that he had been distinguished so that they might receive bene…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches , &c.] The apostle here suggests, and appeals to themselve…
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We owe it to good people to stand up in the defense of their reputation. We are also under special obligations to acknowledge those from whom we ha…
13th Century
Catholic
Having commended himself, the Apostle now asks for pardon for what he has said, showing that he was compelled to say these things which pertain to …
