Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 13:3

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

Christ (saith the Apostle) hath openly shewed his power in my Ministery, speaking to you; how else came your hearts to be turned from dumb Idols to serve the living God? how came you to be furnished with those excellent gifts wherewith you abound? But, seeing all this is not judged a sufficient proof of Christs speaking in me to you, but you are yet doubting whether I am an Apostle or no, and calling for a proof of Christ in me; I will, if I come, and find any that have lived scandalously, and are impenitent, shew you another proof of that power and authority with which Christ hath trusted me. Which must be understood, either of his miraculous power to inflict some bodily afflictions upon them; or (which is more probable) of hi[illegible: 1 letter] power as an Apostle to cut them off from the Communion of Gospel-Churches.

Marginal references: Matt. 10.20.