ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 13 v3

SEEKING PROOF. AMBROSIASTER: The Corinthians are seeking proof that Christ is speaking in the apostles. When they do not obey Paul’s teachings, they want to test him to see whether he will dare to exact retribution. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

LONG-SUFFERING. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul will not punish the Corinthians just to prove that he has the power to do so. His patience with them does not stem from weakness but from love and long-suffering. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 29.2.

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