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As one beside himself (παραφρονων). Present active participle of παραφρονεω. Old verb from παραφρων (παρα, φρην), beside one's wit…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Are they ministers of Christ? Though Jews by birth, they still claimed to be the ministers of the Messiah.
I speak as a fool
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Are they ministers of Christ?—It is obvious that this title was claimed by the rival teachers in some special sense. They…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
When Paul turns from the matter of his nationality to that of achievement (vv.23–29), he lays claim to superiority over his rivals and begins to sp…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Are they ministers of Christ? Now when he is addressing matters truly praiseworthy, he is no longer satisfied with being equal with them, …
John Gill
JohnGill
Are they ministers of Christ ?
&c.] The apostle could have answered to this question that they were not, being neith…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The apostle gives an account of his labors and sufferings; not out of pride or vainglory, but to the honor of God, who enabled him to do and suffer…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Having given the reasons for commending himself and the causes why the Corinthians should bear with him, the Apostle now begins his commendation. I…
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A.T. Robertson
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