Of ourselves (αφ' εαυτων). Starting from ourselves (reflexive pronoun).

As from ourselves (ως εξ αυτων). H…

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves. This is evidently designed to guard against the appearance of boasting or self-confidence. He had…

Not that we are sufficient . . .—He had not used the word “sufficient” of himself, but it was clearly the implied answer …

Paul’s confidence before God in claiming that the Corinthians were a letter written by Christ that validated his apostolic credentials came through…

Not that we are competent. When he thus disclaims all merit, it is not as if he humbled himself in merely pretended modesty; rather, he sp…

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves
Though we are sufficient for this work to which God has called us, and have …

Even the appearance of self-praise and courting human applause is painful to the humble and spiritual mind. Nothing is more delightful to faithful …

After presenting his explanation, by which he won the goodwill of his hearers, the Apostle proceeds to his main intention: to discu the ministers o…