THE THIRD TIME; see chap 2 Corinthians 12:14. TWO OR THREE WITNESSES; the probable meaning of the apostle is, that he will administer prompt discipline according to the well-known Jewish rule. Deuteronomy 17:6; Deuteronomy 19:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
AS IF I WERE PRESENT, THE SECOND TIME; see note to 2 Corinthians 12:14. I WILL NOT SPARE; if I find you unreclaimed, I will exercise my apostolical authority and miraculous power in discipline. When professors of religion fall into sin, dishonor their profession, and injure the cause of Christ, his... [ Continue Reading ]
CHRIST SPEAKING IN ME; that I am commissioned of him and act according to his will. MIGHTY IN YOU; as shown by the effects which, through my agency, he has produced.... [ Continue Reading ]
THROUGH WEAKNESS; as a man in apparent weakness; abstaining from exercising his power for deliverance. ARE WEAK IN HIM; have fellowship with him in the weakness which he manifested when among men, and have abstained from exercising apostolical and miraculous power upon our opposers. SHALL LIVE WIT... [ Continue Reading ]
WHETHER YE BE IN THE FAITH; whether you have heartily believed on Jesus Christ. IS IN YOU; by his Spirit, authority, and likeness. EXCEPT YE BE REPROBATES; except your faith is dead, your hopes vain, and your religion worthless.... [ Continue Reading ]
NOT REPROBATES; not deceivers, nor deceived, but what we profess to be, Christians and inspired apostles, armed by our Master with divine power.... [ Continue Reading ]
YE DO NO EVIL; but do what is right, and especially in the matter about which I have written. NOT THAT WE SHOULD APPEAR APPROVED; by showing our apostolical authority in inflicting judgments. THAT WHICH IS HONEST; that you should reform, and not need punishment. THOUGH WE BE AS REPROBATES; though... [ Continue Reading ]
WE CAN DO NOTHING; against truth and duty, however it may affect ourselves.... [ Continue Reading ]
WE ARE GLAD; are willing, and even rejoice to appear weak, or to continue to be called so, if it is occasioned by your well-doing. YOUR PERFECTION; complete reformation and restoration to the faith and practice of the gospel. When Christians do right, and the cause of Christ prospers, his ministers... [ Continue Reading ]
NOT TO DESTRUCTION; not for the purpose of destroying you, but of delivering you from sin, and thus promoting your salvation.... [ Continue Reading ]
FAREWELL; an expression of earnest desire for their good. BE PERFECT; in the belief and practice of the truth. BE OF GOOD COMFORT; in the consolation which it will then afford you. OF ONE MIND; united in feeling and conduct. LIVE IN PEACE; without divisions, strife, or contentions. THE GOD OF L... [ Continue Reading ]
ALL THE SAINTS; who were with Paul.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST; the favor which he bestows upon his affectionate and obedient people. THE LOVE OF GOD; manifested in the gift of his Son, and shed abroad in the hearts of his people. THE COMMUNION OF THE HOLY GHOST; his gracious presence, divine communications, graces, and cons... [ Continue Reading ]