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A Final, Decisive Visit
Paul's announcement of a third visit carries a tone of finality. Commentators explain that after previous delays and accusations that he was weak, Paul is making it clear this visit is for decisive action. He is no longer just warning; he is coming to exercise apostolic authority and address unrepentant sin within the church.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
18th Century
Theologian
Introduction to 2 Corinthians Chapter 13
This closing chapter of the epistle relates to the following subjects:
The assuranc…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
The third time I am coming (τριτον ερχομα). Either the third that he had planned to come or that he had been twice. The warning is…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
19th Century
Bishop
This is the third time I am coming to you (2 Corinthians 13:1). These words may point to one of two possibili…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
After expressing his personal fears about the forthcoming third visit (12:20– 21), Paul issues two direct warnings relative to this issue: “Every m…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
16th Century
Theologian
This will be the third. He goes on to reprove still further the insolence of those about whom he had been speaking. Some of them were livi…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 13:1
17th Century
Pastor
This is the third time I am coming to you
Or "am ready to come to you", as the Alexandrian copy reads, as in ([Refer…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 13:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Though it is God's gracious method to bear long with sinners, yet He will not bear always; eventually He will come, and will not spare those who re…