Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

Since - the reason why he will not spare: since ye challenge me to a "proof" that Christ speaks in me. It would be better if ye would "prove your own selves" (). This disproves the assertion that Scripture nowhere asserts the infallibility of its writers when writing it. Christ spake through Paul; lived in Paul (); suffered in Paul (; Acts 9:4).

Which - `who' (Christ).

Is not weak - not without power of chastisement in relation to you, by me generally, and in this very letter.

Mighty in you - has given proofs of power in miracles, and in punishing offenders (). Ye need not put me to the proof. Long ago Christ has exhibited His power by me among you (). It is not me, but Christ, whom ye wrong, by derogating from my authority.

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