Might have (εχων). Rather, "even though myself having."

Confidence (πεποιθησιν). Late word, condemned by t…

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. That is, though I had uncommon advantages of this kind; and if anyone could have trusted…

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh.

"If any man might trust in outward religion, I might," said Paul; yet he was the …

In stating that true believers put no confidence in the flesh, Paul has in mind the contrary teaching of those opponents who stressed the importanc…

Though I might also—He is not speaking of the disposition he actually showed, but he suggests that he also has grounds for boasting, if he…

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh
This he says, lest it should be objected to him, that the reason wh…

Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs (Isaiah 56:10); the apostle seems t…

Previously, the Apostle proposed the example believers should follow; here, he shows whose example they should avoid. He does three things in this …