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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Corinthians 13:10

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Therefore--because I wish the "sharpness" to be in my letters rather than in deeds [CHRYSOSTOM]. edification . . . not to destruction--for building up . . . not for casting down. To "use sharpness" would seem to be casting down, rather than building up; therefore he prefers not to have to use it.
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