Charles Spurgeon Commentary Judges 8:2

"And he said unto them, What have I now done in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?" — Judges 8:2 (ASV)

And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? (Judges 8:2).

Gideon answered them very kindly and very wisely. He flattered them, attached great importance to what they had done, and took little credit to himself for his valiant service. In this he showed his self-command and his discretion. When persons chide sharply, it is a pity to chide back; the best way of dealing with them is with a soft answer to turn away their wrath.