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A Leader's True Joy
Commentators explain that Paul's "weakness" wasn't a lack of authority, but a lack of need to use it. He was happy to appear weak if it meant the Corinthians were spiritually "strong" and mature. This reveals a core principle of Christian leadership: a leader's greatest joy is seeing the people they serve thrive in their faith, making harsh discipline unnecessary.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
18th Century
Theologian
For we are glad, when we are weak, etc. We rejoice in your welfare and are willing to submit to self-denial and infirmity, if it may promo…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice (χαιρομεν γαρ). Paul had far rather be weak in the sense of failing to exercise his apostolic power because they di…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
19th Century
Bishop
For we are glad, when we are weak . . .—The last words cover many shades of meaning. We may think of the weakness of his …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
Paul’s sole concern was to further and consolidate the truth of the Gospel (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:16). Thus he was happy whenever his con…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
16th Century
Theologian
For, we rejoice. Either the causal particle γὰρ (for,) must be taken as meaning—therefore; or it is a second reason why …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 13:9
17th Century
Pastor
For we are glad when we are weak
Appear to be so, look like persons disarmed of all power and authority; the apostle…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 13:7–10
17th Century
Minister
The most desirable thing we can ask of God, for ourselves and our friends, is to be kept from sin, so that we and they may not do evil. We have far…