Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
not as many— (II Corinthians 11:18; Philippians 2:21). Rather, "the many," namely, the false teachers of whom he treats (tenth through twelfth chapters, especially II Corinthians 11:13; I Thessalonians 2:3).
which corrupt—Greek, "adulterating, as hucksters do wine for gain" (II Corinthians 4:2; Isaiah 1:22; II Peter 2:3, "Make merchandise of you").
as of sincerity . . . as of God—as one speaking from (out of) sincerity, as from (that is, by the command of, and so in dependence on) God.
in Christ's—as united to Him in living membership, and doing His work (compare II Corinthians 12:19). The whole Gospel must be delivered such as it is, without concession to men's corruptions, and without selfish aims, if it is to be blessed with success (Acts 20:27).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 Corinthians 2:17:
Jeremiah 26:2
Acts 24:16
2 Corinthians 1:12
2 Corinthians 2:14
2 Corinthians 3:1
2 Corinthians 3:3
2 Corinthians 3:12
2 Corinthians 4:2
2 Corinthians 11:6
2 Corinthians 12:19
Ephesians 5:2
1 Thessalonians 2:3
2 Timothy 2:15
1 Peter 4:11
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