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I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
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The Gospel's Full Blessing
Commentators explain that when Paul speaks of the "fulness of the blessing of Christ," he is referring to the complete spiritual riches the gospel offers. This isn't about material prosperity, but about the abundant spiritual gifts, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the life-changing effects of salvation, justification, and peace that he was commissioned by Christ to share.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I am sure. Greek, I know; expressing the fullest confidence, a confidence that was greatly confirmed by the success of his labour…
When I come (ερχομενος). Present middle participle of ερχομα with the time of the future middle indicative ελευσομα (coming I shal…
19th Century
Anglican
I will come in the fullness.—I will bring with me, and will arrive fully supplied with, the fullness of the blessing of Christ. Th…
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Baptist
He was sure of that, but he did not know how he would go in other respects. He did not know that he would go to Rome as a prisoner; he could not fo…
16th Century
Protestant
And I know, that when I come, etc. These words can be explained in two ways. The first meaning is that he would find plentiful fruit from …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I am sure when I come to you He intended to go to Spain; he was not sure he should reach there; but he was posit…
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The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After excusing himself for the presumption that could have been ascribed to him for instructing and correcting the Romans, the Apostle no…
