2 Corinthians 7:12
“Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore, though l wrote unto you,.... Meaning in his former epistle, with so much sharpness and severity, and as may…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you ... - In this verse Paul states the main reason why he had written to them on the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Not for his cause that had done the wrong - viz. the incestuous person.
Nor for his cause that suffered wrong - Some…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 7:12-16
In these verses the apostle endeavours to comfort the Corinthians, upon whom his admonitions had had such good effect.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
for his cause that had done the wrong See 1Co 5:1.
nor for his cause that suffered wrong From this it has been inferred…
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