Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 2 Corinthians 4:13

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 2 Corinthians 4:13 - 4:13

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - 2 Corinthians 4:13 - 4:13

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13. ἔχοντες δὲ τὸ αὐτὸ πνεῦμα. But, because we have the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, wherefore I spoke, we also believe, wherefore also we speak. The same trust in God which sustained the Psalmist sustains the Apostle; and it is this faith which enables him, in spite of his infirmities, to preach, and to preach with effect. The quotation is from the LXX. of Psa 116:10 [Psa 115:1], which here differs from the Hebrew. The Hebrew gives, ‘I believe when I speak,’ or, ‘I do believe, for I must speak.’ The point here is that faith and trust in God enable those who are in trouble themselves to make known to others the love of God. The whole context seems to be in S. Paul’s mind.