1 Corinthians 4:19

“But I will come to you shortly, etc.] This he said as threatening them, but not by way of prophecy; for it is not certain that he ever did come to them after this; but by way of promise, as it was then the real intention, inclination, and resolution of his mind, though with this condition, if the Lord will; which is rightly put, and what the apostle had a continual regard unto, in all things he was concerned; (see <450110>Romans 1:10 <580603> Hebrews 6:3) and though it is not absolutely necessary that this should be expressed by us always in so many words; though should it, as the sentence is short and full, there would be no impropriety in it; yet this should always be the sense of our…”

“ALFORD translates, "But come I will"; an emphatical negation of their supposition (Co1 4:18). shortly--after Pentecost (Co1 16:8). if the Lord will--a wise proviso (Jam 4:15). He does not seem to have been able to go as soon as he intended. and will know--take cognizance of. but the power--I care not for their high-sounding "speech," "but" what I desire to know is "their power," whether they be really powerful in the Spirit, or not. The predominant feature of Grecian character, a love for power of discourse, rather than that of godliness, showed itself at Corinth.”

“But I will come - It is from no fear of them that I am kept away; and to convince them of this I will come to them speedily. If the Lord will - If the Lord permit; if by his providence he allows me to go. Paul regarded the entering on a journey as dependent on the will of God; and felt that God had all in his hand. No purpose should be formed without a reference to his will; no plan without feeling that he can easily frustrate it and disappoint us; see James 4:15. And will know - I will examine; I will put to the test; I will fully understand, Not the speech ... - Not their vain and empty boasting; not their confident assertions, and their self-complacent views. But the power - Their real…”

“I will know - He here shows his fatherly authority Not the big, empty speech of these vain boasters, but how much of the power of God attends them. 1 Corinthians 4:20”

“I: Co1 14:5; Act 19:21; Co2 1:15, Co2 1:17, Co2 1:23, Co2 2:1, Co2 2:2 if: Act 18:21; Rom 15:32; Heb 6:3; Jam 4:15 not: Co1 4:18; Co2 13:1-4 but: Co1 2:6 1 Corinthians 4:20”