2 Corinthians 13:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Christ (saith the apostle) hath openly showed his power in my ministry, speaking to you; how else came your hearts to be turned from dumb idols to serve the living God? How came you to be furnished with those excellent gifts wherewith you abound? But, seeing all this is not judged a sufficient proof of Christ's speaking in me to you, but you are yet doubting whether I am an apostle or no, and calling for a proof of Christ in me; I will, if I come, and find any that have lived scandalously, and are impenitent, show you another proof of that power and authority with which Christ hath trusted me. Which must be understood, either of his miraculous power to inflict some bodily afflictions upon them, or (which is more probable) of his power as an apostle to cut them off from the communion of gospel churches.

2 Corinthians 13:3

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