Maketh thee to differ (σε διακρινε). Distinguishes thee, separates thee. Διακρινω means to sift or separate between (δια) as in Ac…

For who maketh, etc. This verse contains a reason for what Paul had just said; and the reason is that all that any of them posses…

For . . .—This is the explanation of why such “puffing up” is absurd. Even if one possesses some gift or power, he has not attaine…

Some Christians evidently were boasting because of their talents, positions, and parties. So Paul puts the rhetorical question to them: “What do yo…

For who distinguisheth thee? The meaning is — “Let that man come forward, whoever he is, who desires distinction and troubles the Church b…

For who makes you to differ from another
This question, and the following, are put to the members of this church, wh…

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 …