“It is superfluous, but in order to demonstrate his diligence, it was necessary for Paul to write like this, so that they would be all the more willing to do what they were asked and to embody the truth they were being taught. For superfluities tend to show greater concern. Our Lord did not doubt Peter's love for him,…”
Ambrosiaster, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES
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1For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
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— 2 Corinthians 9:1 —
2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
3Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of you should be in vain in this behalf; that, as I said, ye may be ready: