2 Corinthians 7:12 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. ”

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you ... - In this verse Paul states the main reason why he had written to them on the subject. It was not principally on account of the man who had done the wrong,...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, [I did it] not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the (h) sight of God might appear unto yo...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Agonising Anxiety has been Cancelled by Abundant Joy. The cause of his anxiety had been in part the condition of affairs in the church at Corinth, but even more the measures he had taken to deal wi...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

unto . to. for... cause . Greek. heineken. done the wrong . Greek. adikeo, as in 2 Corinthians 7:2 . suffered wrong . been wronged. Same verb. care. Same as "carefulness", 2 Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

11. ] Ye have approved yourselves to be clear. The Old Interpreter reads, “Ye have shown yourselves.” Erasmus renders it, “Ye have commended yourselves.” I have preferred a third rendering, wh...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. N...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you....
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(e) 7:2-16. The Apostle's Joy in the Corinthians' repentance St. Paul goes on to ask them to give him their affection, and renews his assurance of purity of deed and motive. He tells them of the...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you. — The reference to the man that had suffered wrong implies that the offender in 1 Corinthians 5:1 had married his step-mother during his father’s life. All oth...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 19 REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE. 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 (R.V) IN this fine passage St. Paul completes, as far as it lay upon his side to do so, his reconciliation with the Corinthians. It conclu...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Joyous Effect of Godly Sorrow 2 Corinthians 7:5-16 After dispatching his first Epistle, with the strong words of 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 and elsewhere, Paul's tender heart had been rent with...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The section culminates in an appeal full of local coloring and suggestion. In a great cry he gave expression to the hunger of his heart when he wrote, "Make room for us" (see margin). He then declare...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Wherefore, though l wrote unto you ,.... Meaning in his former epistle, with so much sharpness and severity, and as may have been thought too much: I did it not for his cause that had done the wro...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you....
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Wherefore, though I wrote so severely to you It was not only or chiefly for the sake of the incestuous person, or his father; but to show my care over you; in the sight of God Who hath committe...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 1 is plainly connected with chapter 6. Because the saints of God have these promises, and because they are dearly beloved, they are exhorted to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the fle...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Case of Incestuous Person. A. D. 57. 12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not f...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong; for the cause of him that had abused his father's wife, not out of any particular hatred or ill-will I had to him; nor for his cause that suffer...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Triumphant Return of Titus And Paul's Full Reconciliation With The Corinthian Church ( 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 ) Having searchingly examined their credentials by portraying to them the essence of...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 7:1 . Therefore .—This verse a branch broken from 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 . This word is like the jagged fibres which tell of the violence, and point back to the pare...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:1 . Having therefore these promises. Our good archbishop Langton is blamed by many critics for separating this verse from the preceding chapter. The great and precious promises of...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong. Church discipline I. Church discipline should be exercised for the good of the whole Church ( 2 Corinthia...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Conclusion of his appeal ( 2 Corinthians 7:1 ). The apostle's feelings towards them ( 2 Corinthians 7:2-47 ). Explanation of the objects of his last letter, and expression of his joy...
2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul's rejoicing over the result of his measures:
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 5:1 ; 1 Timothy 3:5 ; 2 Corinthians 11:11 ; 2 Corinthians 11:28 ; 2 Corinthians 2:17 ; 2 Corinthians 2:4 ; 2 Corinthians 2:9
2 Corinthians 7:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

It was not only, or chiefly, for the sake of the incestuous person, or of his father; but to show my care over you.

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:12 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 7:12 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 7:12 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes