Being defamed we intreat (δυσφημουμενο παρακαλουμεν). The participle δυσφημουμενο is an old verb (in I Macc. 7:41) to use ill, fr…

Being defamed. Greek, Blasphemed, that is, spoken of and to, in a harsh, abusive, and reproachful manner. The original and proper meaning …

The filth of the world.—The word here used for “filth” occurs only in one other passage in the LXX ([Reference Pr…

To set the record straight, Paul describes in detail the hardships he and his fellow Christian workers have suffered throughout their ministry. He …

As the execrations of the world. He uses two terms. The first signifies a man who, by public execrations, is devoted to cleansing…

Being defamed, we entreat
Being blasphemed, as the word signifies, being evil spoken of, our good name taken away, a…

We have no reason to be proud; all that we have, are, or do that is good is due to the free and rich grace of God. A sinner snatched from destructi…

After rebuking the Corinthians for the rashne with which they judged Christ’s ministers, the Apostle now censures the self-satisfaction with which …