2 Corinthians 10:11 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. ”

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Let such an one think this ... - Let them not flatter themselves that there will be any discrepancy between my words and my deeds. Let them feel that all which has been threatened will be certain...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Paul's Claim is Absolute, yet Limited in its Scope; for it Arises from and is Governed by his Dependence upon God. This paragraph is full of allusion to the assertions, claims, and criticisms of hi...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

in . No preposition. Dative case. word . Greek. logos . Same as "speech" above.
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. Such as we are in word - A threatening of this kind would d...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. Think this - `consider this.'
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

( B ) Chapter s 10-13. St. Paul's Defence of his Ministry As explained in the Introduction, this section is regarded as part of the intermediate letter, referred to in 2 Corinthians 2:3-4 and 2...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Such will we be also. — As a verb of some kind must be supplied, it would be better to give the present: Such are we. It is not so much a threat of what will happen in a particular instance as a...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 23 COMPARISONS. 2 Corinthians 10:7-18 (R.V) THIS passage abounds with grammatical and textual difficulties, but the general import and the purpose of it are plain. The self-assertion o...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Enlarging One's Sphere of Influence 2 Corinthians 10:8-18 There is marvelous power in the weakest of men, when governed by a single purpose and filled with the consciousness and the power of Go...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here begins the third division of the epistle, in which the writer vindicates his authority. Here he seems to have more especially in mind the minority who have been opposed to him. While walking in...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. (8) For...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Let such an one think this ,.... The apostle seems to have in view some one particular person, though he does not choose to name him, who had more especially reproached him after this manner; and wh...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. Ver. 11. Such will we be, &c. ] That we have not hi...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Let such a one , whoever he be, think this Reckon upon this as a certain fact; that such as we are in word by letters However weighty and powerful they may be; when we are absent, such The sam...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Though his First Epistle had had good effect upon "the many" at Corinth, yet Paul finds it necessary, as led of the Spirit of God, to earnestly press the serious matter of God's establishing him as a...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Spiritual Authority. A. D. 57. 7 Do ye look on things after the outward appear...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I would have no such person think so of me, for he shall find me the same in deed when I come, that I have spoken myself to be by my letters. I do not write vainy, merely to terrify you, but what I t...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Let such a one reckon this, that, what we are in word by letters when we are absent, such are we also in deed when we are present.' But let those who see him thus be aware that when he comes he wil...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Remarkable change of tone here, and henceforward. So remarkable that—in last century, for the first time, then in beginning of this, and again, after a respite, during the last fi...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 10:1 . Who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold towards you. Paul retorts ironically the unworthy insinuations of the false teachers, sent out by the sanhedrim of...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION With this chapter begins the last great section of the Epistle (verse 1- 2 Corinthians 13:10 ), which contains an impassioned vindication of the apostle's position as compared with th...
2 Corinthians 10:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's authority is powerful:
2 Corinthians 10:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:19 ; 1 Corinthians 4:20 ; 2 Corinthians 12:20 ; 2 Corinthians 13:10 ; 2 Corinthians 13:2 ; 2 Corinthians 13:3

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 10:11 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 10:11 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 10:11 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 10:11 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge