The things that concern my weakness (τα της ασθενειας μου). Like the list above.

If I must needs glory. It is unpleasant for me to boast, but circumstances have compelled me. But since I am compelled, I will not boast o…

If I must needs glory...—The words form a transition to the narratives that follow. The question, Who is weak and I am not weak? …

For a moment Paul pauses to reflect on what he has just written. Both he and his opponents might boast, but his boasting was distinctive, since, pa…

If he must glory. Here we have the conclusion, drawn from all that has gone before: Paul is more inclined to boast of those things connect…

If I must needs glory
The apostle signifies that glorying was not agreeable to him; he was not fond of it, it was a …

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…

Here the Apostle lists the evils he voluntarily undertook, namely, those endured in domestic life. He lists three evils that are opposed to the thr…