ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 1 v8a

AFFLICTION IN ASIA. THEODORET OF CYR: I think that Paul is referring here to the riot at Ephesus which was provoked by Demetrius the silversmith. COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 291.

FOR THEIR SAKE. AMBROSIASTER: Paul wanted the Corinthians to know what evils he was enduring for the sake of their salvation. That way, they would not take it too badly if their own errors were admonished by people who were enduring such harsh treatment for their sake. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

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