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Your Faith is the Proof
Commentators explain that Paul turns the tables on his critics. When they demanded proof of Christ in him, he told them to examine themselves. Their own genuine faith—which they received through Paul's ministry—was the ultimate evidence of his legitimate apostleship. As one scholar notes, if they passed the test, so did he.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
18th Century
Theologian
Examine yourselves.
The particular reason Paul calls on them to examine themselves was that there was reason to fear that many of t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
Unless indeed ye be reprobate (ε μητ αδοκιμο εστε). Paul challenged his opposers in Corinth to try (πειραζετε) themselves, to test…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
19th Century
Bishop
Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. The position of “yourselves” in the Greek (before …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
Rather than demanding proof that Christ was speaking through Paul (v.3), the Corinthians ought to be examining themselves. Paul asks in effect: “Do…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
16th Century
Theologian
Try yourselves. He confirms what he had stated previously—that Christ’s power showed itself openly in his ministry. For he makes them the …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
Examine yourselves whether you are in the faith
These words are to be considered in connection with ([Reference 2 Co…
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…