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2 Corinthians 10:2

2 Corinthians 10:2
But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present,.... That is, he entreated them that they would so behave…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

That I may not be bold - I entreat you so to act that I may not have occasion to exercise the severity which I fear I…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh - As it is customary for cowards and overbearing men to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 10:1-6

Here we may observe,

I. The mild and humble manner in which the blessed apostle addresses the Corinthians, and how…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I beseech you, that I may not be bold Literally, I entreat the not being bold. Compliance or non-compliance with this…