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Ye are our epistle (η επιστολη ημων υμεις εστε). Bold turn. Paul was writing in their hearts.
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
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…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
You are our epistle written in our hearts.—This is an answer. They, the Corinthian converts, are written on his heart. In…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
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…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
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 …
John Gill
JohnGill
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…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After presenting his explanation, by which he won the goodwill of his hearers, the Apostle proceeds to his main intention: to discu the ministers o…
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A.T. Robertson
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