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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore, I beseech you,.... Though he might have used the power and authority of a father, yet he chose rather to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wherefore - Since I am your spiritual father. Be ye followers of me - Imitate me; copy my example; listen to my…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore, I beseech you, be ye followers of me - It should rather be translated, Be ye imitators of me; μιμηται, from…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 4:14-16
Here Paul challenges their regard to him as their father. He tells them, 1. That what he had written was not for their…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
be ye followers of me Literally, imitators. Vulgate, imitatores. St Paul's was no spurious humility, such as has too…
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