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Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.
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Boldness Born of Love
Commentators explain that Paul's "boldness of speech" was not harshness, but the frank and open communication of a true friend. Because of his deep affection and confidence in the Corinthians, he could speak freely about their faults and also "glory" or boast about their strengths to others. This models a healthy spiritual relationship built on trust and love.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Great is my boldness of speech toward you. This verse seems designed to soften the apparent harshness of what he had said ([Reference 2 Co…
I overflow with joy in all our affliction (υπερπερισσευομα τη χαρα επ παση τη θλιψε ημων). A thoroughly Pauline sentiment. Περισσε…
19th Century
Anglican
Great is my boldness of speech.—The context shows that he is not apologizing for bold and plain speaking, but uses the word as implying co…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
Great is my boldness. Now, as if he had obtained the enlargement of heart from the Corinthians that he had desired, he stops complaining a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Great is my boldness of speech towards you Or "liberty of speaking", which I use with you; I very freely, and without any disg…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After giving an admonition based on what came before, the Apostle now offers his commendation. He first commends the Corinthians and then explains …
