Wherein ye were made inferior (ο ησσωθητε). First aorist passive indicative of ησσοομα, the text of Aleph B D instead of the usual…

For what is it, etc. This verse contains a striking mixture of sarcasm and irony, not exceeded, says Bloomfield, by any example in Demosth…

What is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches?—His mind travels back to the insinuation that he cared less for th…

Again indulging in gentle irony, Paul observes that the only respect in which the marks of an apostle were not evident in the apostolic church of C…

What is there in which. Here is an aggravation of their ingratitude: first, that he had been distinguished so that they might receive bene…

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches ,
&c.] The apostle here suggests, and appeals to themselve…

We owe it to good people to stand up in the defense of their reputation. We are also under special obligations to acknowledge those from whom we ha…

Having commended himself, the Apostle now asks for pardon for what he has said, showing that he was compelled to say these things which pertain to …