But we have renounced (αλλα απειπαμεθα). Indirect middle second aorist (timeless aorist) indicative of απειπον (defective verb) wi…

But have renounced (Greek: apeipametha, from apo and eipon). The word properly means to speak out or off; to re…

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty.—Better, the hidden things of shame. We fail at first to see …

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walkin…

To the thought of refusing to grow disheartened Paul will return presently (v.16). Now he expands his brief self-defense of 2:17. Evidently he had …

But renounce the hidden things. While Paul commends his own sincerity, he, on the other hand, indirectly rebukes the false Apostles. These…

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty
Or "shame"; this is a further account of the conduct of the first…

The best of people would faint if they did not receive mercy from God. And that mercy which has helped us out, and helped us on, until now, we may …

Having shown the dignity of the New Testament ministry, the Apostle now discusses its exercise. In this regard, he does two things. First, he shows…