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Love, Not Condemnation
Commentators emphasize that Paul's primary motive is not to condemn or find fault with the Corinthians. Even when addressing difficult issues, his words flow from a place of deep pastoral love. John Calvin notes that Paul intentionally softens his tone, showing that true Christian correction aims to restore, not to shame or attack.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
18th Century
Theologian
I speak not this to condemn you. I do not speak this with any desire to reproach you. I do not complain of you for the purpose of condemni…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
Not to condemn you (προς κατακρισιν ου). "Not for condemnation." Late word from κατακρινω, found in Vettius Valens, and here only …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
19th Century
Bishop
I speak not this to condemn you.—Better, I do not speak as condemning. There is no “you” in the Greek, and the form of ex…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
After this brief digression (6:14–7:1) Paul renews his appeal (cf. 6:13) for the Corinthians’ full affection. He knows of nothing in his past condu…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
16th Century
Theologian
I say not this to condemn you. As the previous apology was a kind of expostulation, and we can scarcely avoid reproaching when we expostul…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 7:3
17th Century
Pastor
I speak not this to condemn you Referring either to the exhortations before given, to have no sinful conversation with unbelievers,…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 7:1–4
17th Century
Minister
The promises of God are strong reasons for us to follow after holiness; we must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. If we ho…