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The Christian's Paradox
Commentators explain that this verse captures the paradoxical nature of the Christian life. Believers may experience outward sorrow and hardship, yet they possess an inner, constant joy rooted in God's favor and future hope. They may be materially poor, yet they hold the 'true riches' of salvation and a relationship with Christ. This tension between the seen and the unseen is a hallmark of faith.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:10
18th Century
Theologian
As sorrowful, lupoumenoi. Grieving, afflicted, troubled, sad. Under these sufferings we seem always to be cast down and sad. We e…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:10
Always rejoicing (αε χαιροντες). Even in sorrow (11:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; Romans 5:3–5; [Reference Roma…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:10
19th Century
Bishop
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.—Are we still in the region of the taunts and sneers of which we have found such disti…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:4–10
19th Century
Preacher
In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:10
Behind these verses probably lie a number of actual allegations that Paul’s opponents made against him (cf. Romans 3:8; [Reference 1 Cor…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:10
17th Century
Pastor
As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. As to their outward appearance they are sorrowful, and ofte…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…