2 Corinthians 13:3; Not Weak But Is Mighty In You

2 Corinthians 13:3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you.

What was the proof of Christ in the life of the Apostle Paul? It was the guidance of the Spirit of Christ manifested in his life and ministry – John 14:16-18 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. The Spirit of Christ brought comfort and strength to his heart as he suffered for the sake of the gospel.

He was in-tuned with God’s will and submitted himself accordingly for His blessings – John 14:20-21 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Hendriksen observed well here, “The Corinthians had been deceived by the false teachers into doubting that Paul was a true apostle. In fact, they actually challenged him to give them some proof that he was an authentic spokesman for God.”¹”

There is a Chinese saying “Real gold will not be afraid of the heat of the furnace.” In fact, the trials that the Apostle Paul went through authenticated God’s presence and power keeping and strengthening him. Amen.

¹Kistemaker, S. J., & Hendriksen, W. (1953–2001). Exposition of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians (Vol. 19, p. 446). Grand Rapids: Baker Book House.