2 Corinthians 1:14

Acknowledged. That is, understood (see on v. 13). Although some of the Corinthians understood Paul, others did not.

In part. This may apply either to Paul or to the Corinthians. He either means that all of them have a partial understanding of him or that only part of them understand him at all.

We are your rejoicing. Some at Corinth felt a sacred pride in Paul and his associate workers. It bodes well for the church when ministry and laity have mutual confidence and mutual cause for rejoicing.

Ye also. In the last day Paul’s converts will be his “crown of rejoicing” (see 1 Thess. 2:19, 20; Phil. 2:16; cf. Heb. 12:2). The joy of ministers and the laity will be complete in that day when Christ shall appear to gather His redeemed into His kingdom. If all were to keep that day in mind, resentment, hostility, and misunderstanding would never occur. How much Christian love and good will would be manifested if all looked forward to that day of mutual joy in the presence of God.