2 CORINTHIANS 13:3 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.”
since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you — the Corinthians *test* (*dokimázō*) Paul's *apostolē*, asking for *apódeixis*, proof, of Christ's *speaking through him* (*laléō di' emou*). Paul's response: Christ is *not asthénēs* (weak) but *dynamis* (powerful) among them. The *power* is *exousia*, exercised authority.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 13:3
“Seeing that you seek a proof of Christ that speaks in me.” For he said this, dealing at once a blow at these, and at the same time lashing those also. Now what he means is this; 'Since you are desirous of proving whether Christ dwells in me, and call me to an account, and on this score make a mock of me as mean and despicable, as if I were destitute of that Power; you shall know that we are not destitute, if you give us occasion, which God forbid.' What then? Tell me. Do…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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