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Faith Demands a Voice
Commentators unanimously highlight that genuine faith is not silent. Paul quotes Psalm 116:10 ('I believed, and therefore I spoke') to establish a core principle: heartfelt belief naturally leads to outward confession. This conviction fueled the apostles' bold preaching and challenges any notion of a purely private, unexpressed faith. As one scholar puts it, faith is the 'mother of confession.'
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
18th Century
Theologian
We having the same spirit of faith. This phrase signifies the same spirit that is expressed in the quotation he is about to make—the same …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
According to that which is written (κατα το γεγραμμενον). This formula in legal documents in the papyri (Bible Studies, p. …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
We have the same spirit of faith...—The “spirit of faith” is not definitely the Holy Spirit, but the human spirit in fellowship wi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:13–16
19th Century
Preacher
We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
But what enabled Paul faithfully to discharge his ministry (3:6; 4:1, 5), even though it involved suffering? It was (1) his sharing the psalmist’s …
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
16th Century
Theologian
Having the same spirit. This is a correction of the preceding irony. He had represented the condition of the Corinthians as widely differe…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
We having the same Spirit of faith
By faith here is meant, not the doctrine, but the grace of faith; a believing i…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 4:13–18
17th Century
Minister
The grace of faith is an effectual remedy against fainting in times of trouble. They knew that Christ was raised, and that his resurrection was a g…