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Such confidence we have through Christ toward God;
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Not Arrogance, But Assurance
Paul expresses a strong confidence, but commentators are unanimous that this is not self-conceit. They explain the key is that his confidence comes "through Christ." It's an assurance based not on his own abilities, but on the power of Christ working through his ministry. This serves as a model for believers: true confidence is found in Christ's sufficiency, not our own.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And such trust have we. We have such confidence that we are appointed by God, and that he accepts our work. We have such evidence in the s…
Through Christ (δια του Χριστου). It is not self-conceit on Paul's part, but through Christ.
19th Century
Anglican
Such trust have we.—The words carry us back to the expressions of 2 Corinthians 3:2–3, perhaps, also, to the …
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Paul’s confidence before God in claiming that the Corinthians were a letter written by Christ that validated his apostolic credentials came through…
16th Century
Protestant
And such confidence. Since it was a magnificent commendation that Paul had pronounced in honor of himself and his apostleship, and so that…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And such trust have we This refers to what he had said in the latter end of the foregoing chapter, and the beginning…
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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…
