ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 1 v7a

PRAISE BEFORE CRITICISM. CHRYSOSTOM: These praises are not uncritical, as the rest of the epistle makes clear. But they are inserted in order to prepare the Corinthians for the criticism which is to come. For whoever starts out with unpleasant words antagonizes his hearers. Paul starts by praising them in order to avoid this. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 2.5.11

UNIMPEACHABLE IN THE PRESENT. JEROME: Although we lack no gift, nevertheless we await the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will then keep us secure in all things and present us unimpeachable when the day of our Lord Jesus Christ comes. The end of the world shall arrive, when no flesh may glory in his sight. AGAINST THE PELAGIANS 2.8.12

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