ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 12 v14

TO GAIN THEM. AMBROSIASTER: Paul’s desire was to gain the Corinthians themselves and not their money. Once they understood that, they would have more affection for him. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

AS A LOVING PARENT. PELAGIUS: Paul is telling the Corinthians that if he had more to give them, he would be bound to do so, as a loving parent. COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 12.

NOT A BURDEN. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul adds this in order to dispel any lingering suspicion about his motives and intentions. He will not be a burden to them when he comes. On the contrary, he will give them far more than he will take from them. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 27.2.

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