24Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
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Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; …
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, …
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 15-24)The apostle here vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, in that he did not hold his purpose of coming to them at Corinth. His adversaries there sought all occasions to blemish his character, and reflect upon his conduct; and, it seemed, they took hold of this handle to reproach his person and discredit his ministry. Now, for his justification, I. He avers the sincerity o…
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