13. By the experiment of that administration The term experiment here, as in a variety of other places, means proof or trial (733) For it was a sufficient token for bringing the love of the Corinthians to the test, — that they were so liberal to brethren that were at a great distance from them. Paul, however, extends it farther — to their concurrent obedience in the gospel. (734) For by such proofs we truly manifest, that we are obedient to the doctrine of the gospel. Now their concurrence appears from this — that alms are conferred with the common consent of all.
(733) “ Tesmoignage, enseignement, ou experience;” — “Proof, voucher, or trial.”
(734) “ Leur obeissance qu’ils rendoyent tons d’vn accord a l’euangile;” — “Their obedience which they rendered, all with one accord, to the gospel.”