John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:19 - 12:19

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 Corinthians 12:19 - 12:19


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2Co 12:19. Πάλιν δοκεῖτε) Some read πάλαι δοκεῖτε:[88] a reading indeed, which would imply a more determined aversion of mind from Paul on the part of the Corinthians; comp. ch. 2Co 3:1; for πάλαι, with a verb in the present tense, denotes long-continued perseverance. Plato in Gorgias, ἀλλʼ ἔγωγε καὶ πάλαι λέγω, but as I said long before, so I still say. The more approved reading is πάλιν δοκεῖτε; comp. again ch. 2Co 3:1.-ὑμῖν, to you) as if it were necessary for our own sake in this way to retain your favour.-ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑμῶν οἰκοδομῆς, for your edification) that you may rather see, than experience with sorrow, how much I am an apostle.

[88] ABGf Vulg. read πάλαι. Only D (Λ) g of the oldest authorities support the πάλιν of the Rec. Text.-ED.