Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 13:5
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5. Examine — Greek, "Try (make trial of) yourselves." prove your own selves —This should be your first aim, rather than "seeking a proof of Christ speaking in me " ( :- ). your own selves —I need not speak much in proof of Christ being in me, your minister ( :- ), for if ye try your own selves ye will see that Christ is also in you [CHRYSOSTOM], ( Romans 8:10 ). Finding Christ dwelling in yourselves by faith, ye may well believe that He speaks in me, by whose ministry ye have received this faith [ESTIUS]. To doubt it would be the sin of Israel, who, after so many miracles and experimental proofs of God's presence, still cried ( Romans 8:10- : ), "Is the Lord among us or not?" (Compare Romans 8:10- : ). except ye be reprobates —The Greek softens the expression, " somewhat reprobates," that is, not abiding the " proof " (alluding to the same word in the context); failing when tested. Image from metals ( Jeremiah 6:30 ; Daniel 5:27 ; Romans 1:28 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-6" class="com-number"
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