2 Corinthians Chapter 10

“Now I Paul myself beseech you, etc..] The apostle having said what was necessary and proper to stir up the Corinthians to a liberal contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem, returns to the vindication of himself against the false apostles; and earnestly entreats the members of this church, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, not to regard their reproaches, and join with them in them; for did they but consider the meek and gentle deportment of Christ, so worthy of his and their imitation, they would see there was no reason to reflect on him for that part of his conduct, in which he followed his Lord and…”

“HE VINDICATES HIS APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY AGAINST THOSE WHO DEPRECIATED HIM FOR HIS PERSONAL APPEARANCE. HE WILL MAKE HIS POWER FELT WHEN HE COMES. HE BOASTS NOT, AS THEY, BEYOND HIS MEASURE. (2Co. 10:1-18) I Paul myself--no longer "we," "us," "our" (Co2 9:11): I who am represented by depreciators as "base," I, the same Paul, of my own accord "beseech you"; or rather "entreat," "exhort" you for your sake. As "I beseech you" (a distinct Greek verb, Co2 10:2) for my sake. by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--He mentions these graces of Christ especially (Psa 18:35; Mat 11:29), as on account of his imitation of…”

“Now I Paul myself beseech you - I entreat you who are members of the church not to give me occasion for the exercise of severity in discipline. I have just expressed my confidence in the church in general, and my belief that you will act in accordance with the rules of the gospel. But I cannot thus speak of all. There are some among you who have spoken with contempt of my authority and my claims as an apostle. Of them I cannot speak in this manner; but instead of commanding them I entreat them not to give me occasion for the exercise of discipline. By the meekness and gentleness of Christ - In view of the…”

“Now I Paul myself - - A strongly emphatical expression. Who when present am base among you - So, probably, some of the false teachers affirmed. Copying after the meekness and gentleness of Christ, entreat - Though I might command you. 2 Corinthians 10:2”

“10:1–13:13 In this section, Paul defends his ministry as an apostle. • These chapters pose several problems arising from a distinct change of tone and style. Chapters 1–9 are full of joy stemming from the reconciliation of sinners with God and of the Corinthians with Paul. Yet from this point on, Paul is on the defensive. These chapters are full of harsh words, bitter recriminations, passionate irony, and rebuke. The remarkable break at 10:1 has inspired a number of explanations: (1) These chapters might be a separate letter, perhaps the “severe letter” sent earlier to Corinth (2:3-4; 7:8-9). (2) It might be…”

“I Paul: Co1 16:21, Co1 16:22; Gal 5:2; Th2 3:17; Plm 1:9; Rev 1:9 beseech: Co2 10:2, Co2 5:20, Co2 6:1; Rom 12:1; Eph 4:1; Pe1 2:11 by: Psa 45:4; Isa 42:3, Isa 42:4; Zac 9:9; Mat 11:29, Mat 12:19, Mat 12:20, Mat 21:5; Act 8:32; Pe1 2:22, Pe1 2:23 presence: or, outward appearance, Co2 10:7, Co2 10:10 base: Rather, lowly, or humble, ταπεινος \[Strong's G5011\], which some think refers to his lowness of stature. Co2 10:10, Co2 11:30, Co2 12:5, Co2 12:7-9, Co2 13:4; Co1 2:3, Co1 4:10; Gal 4:13 bold: Co2 3:12 \*marg. Co2 7:4, Co2 11:21, Co2 13:2, Co2 13:3; Rom 10:20, Rom 15:15 2 Corinthians 10:2”