2 Corinthians 11:1
“Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Would to God you could bear with me a little,.... The false apostles boasted so much of their gifts, abilities, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Would to God - Greek, “I would” (Ὄφελον Ophelon). This expresses earnest desire, but in the Greek there is no appeal…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Would to God ye could bear with me - Οφελον ηνειχεσθε μου μικρον. As the word God is not mentioned here, it would have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 11:1-4
Here we may observe, 1. The apology the apostle makes for going about to commend himself. He is loth to enter upon this…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
2Co 11:1-17. St Paul's Defence of himself against his accusers
1. Would to God The words -to God" are not in the…
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