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so that I won`t by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (to say nothing of you) should be put to shame in this confident boasting.
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A Matter of Shared Honor
Commentators explain that Paul's concern was not just for his own reputation but for the Corinthians' as well. By saying 'we... should be put to shame,' and then delicately adding '(that we say not, ye),' he masterfully includes them. If they were found unprepared, both the one who boasted (Paul) and the ones boasted about (the Corinthians) would be embarrassed, damaging their shared honor.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lest haply if they of Macedonia. This phrase refers to the possibility that if any of the Macedonians should happen to come with me and fi…
If there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared (εαν ελθωσιν συν εμο Μακεδονες κα ευρωσιν υμας απαρασκευαστους). Co…
19th Century
Anglican
Lest haply if they of Macedonia . . .—The Greek for “Macedonians” has no article, and the word is meant to stir up something like …
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16th Century
Protestant
In this confidence. The Greek term being ὑπόστασις, the Old Interpreter has rendered it substantiam (substance). Erasmus…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me The apostle had determined to come himself, though he was afterwards pr…
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13th Century
Catholic
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