But in everything commending ourselves (αλλ' εν παντ συνιστανοντες εαυτους). Paul gives a marvellous summary of his argument about…

But in all things. In every respect. In all that we do. In every way, both by words and deeds. How this was done, Paul proceeds t…

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God.—Better, as keeping up the connection with [Reference 2 Cor…

Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed: but in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God,

As th…

Paul proceeds to itemize his hardships (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:9–13; 2 Corinthians 4:8–9; 11:23– 29) as he seeks to commend an…

In much patience. The whole of the following enumeration is intended to show that all the tests by which the Lord is accustomed to testing…

But in all things approving ourselves
It is not sufficient for a minister of the Gospel to avoid everything that mig…

The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…

Having commended the ministry of the apostleship, the Apostle now carries out this ministry for the benefit of his people. In this regard, he does …