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You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;
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Living Letters of Recommendation
Commentators unanimously explain that Paul is not referring to a paper document but to the Corinthian believers themselves. Their transformed lives served as a powerful, living letter of recommendation for his ministry. This 'letter,' authored by Christ and written by the Spirit, was more compelling proof of his apostleship than any official document his opponents might carry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You are our epistle. (Compare to 1 Corinthians 9:2). This is a most beautiful and happy turn given to the whole subject. The m…
Ye are our epistle (η επιστολη ημων υμεις εστε). Bold turn. Paul was writing in their hearts.
Known and read
19th Century
Anglican
You are our epistle written in our hearts.—This is an answer. They, the Corinthian converts, are written on his heart. In…
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The latter of the two questions posed in v.1 Paul now answers explicitly. He insists that for him to carry commendatory letters to Corinth would be…
16th Century
Protestant
You are our epistle. There is considerable ingenuity in his making his own glory depend on the well-being of the Corinthians. “As long as …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You are our epistle Here a reason is given why they stood in no need of letters of commendation, to or from the church at Cori…
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Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …
13th Century
Catholic
After presenting his explanation, by which he won the goodwill of his hearers, the Apostle proceeds to his main intention: to discuss the ministers…
