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This treasure (τον θησαυρον τουτον). On θησαυρον see Mt 6:19-21. It is the power of giving the illumination of the knowledge of th…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But we have this treasure. This refers to the treasure of the gospel: the rich and invaluable truths that they were called to preach to ot…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels.—The imagery here begins to change. The treasure is the knowledge of the glory of God
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
In whom the god of the world hath blinded the mind of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Here is the first paradox—the difference between the indescribable value of the Gospel “treasure” (GK 2565) and the apparent worthlessness of the G…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
But we have this treasure. Those who heard Paul glorying in such magnificent terms about the excellence of his ministry, and saw, on the o…
John Gill
JohnGill
But we have, this treasure in earthen vessels
This is a further commendation of the Gospel; and by which the apostle…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Previously, the Apostle discu ed the purpose of the New Testament ministry in relation to doing good; here, he discu es its purpose in relation to …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson