Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Corinthians 13:7

7 Now I pray to God that ye do no evil , not that we should appear approved r, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates .

I do not desire that when I come I may find Objects for my severity, (upon whom I may shew a proof of Chri[illegible: 2 letters] in me, by exercising that authority upon them, with which Christ hath [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 letter]rusted me) no, on the contrary I heartily pray that ye may be holy and blameless, without spot or wrinkler. Neither do I desire this for my own sake, that I may be approved, but I singly desire it for your good

that you may do that is good; and then do you, and let the World think of me as a Reprobate, or what they will.

Marginal references: Chap. 6.9.