2 Corinthians 6:13; I Speak As Unto My Children

2 Corinthians 6:13 Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.

The Apostle Paul was a spiritual father to the church in Corinth. He was instrumental, used of God, to preach the gospel in Corinth, that resulted in God saving the souls that brought the church into existence. Therefore, years later, he speaks as a spiritual father unto his spiritual children that they would as children love their father as the father has loved them.

It is desirable that there should be a mutual good affection between ministers and their people, and this would greatly tend to their mutual comfort and advantage. [Matthew Henry]

Our right understanding of the father and child relationship is of greater benefit to our understanding between our heavenly Father and His children. This will be the eternal familial relationship. As the commandment teaches us, “Honour thy father and thy mother.” May the Lord bless this truth to our hearts through love and obedience. Amen.