2 Corinthians 2:8 — Greek Interlinear

Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 2:8

“Wherefore I beseech you.” He no longer commands but beseeches, not as a teacher but as an equal; and having seated them on the judgment seat he placed himself in the rank of an advocate; for having succeeded in his object, for joy he adopts without restraint the tone of supplication. And what can it be that you beseech? Tell me. “To confirm your love toward him.” That is, 'make it strong,' not simply have intercourse with him, nor any how. Herein, again, he bears…