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A Misguided Demand for Proof
The Corinthians challenged Paul, demanding "proof" that Christ spoke through him. Commentators explain that the church mistook Paul's Christlike gentleness for weakness and wanted a more forceful display of power. Paul's response indicates their demand was misguided, as Christ's power was already active among them.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
18th Century
Theologian
Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me. See Barnes on previous chapters. They had called his apostolic authority into question; t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
A proof of Christ (δοκιμην του Χριστου). He will give it to them. "I will not spare." He will show that Christ speaks "in me" (εν …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
19th Century
Bishop
Which to you-ward is not weak.—There is still a touch of indignant sadness in the tone in which the words are uttered. Me…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
It seemed as if in their immaturity the Corinthians were unimpressed by Christlike gentleness and meekness (10:1) but were overawed by arbitrary di…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
16th Century
Theologian
Since you seek a proof—a twofold meaning may be drawn from these words. The first is, “Since you wish to test me, whether I speak…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
Since you seek a proof of Christ speaking in me
This is the reason why he was determined, that should he come amon…
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…