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The least (ο ελαχιστος). True superlative, not elative. Explanation of the strong word εκτρωμα just used. See Eph 3:8 where he cal…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For. A reason for the title which he had given to himself in 1 Corinthians 15:8.
I am the least of the apostles.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
For I am the least of the apostles.—Paulus Minimus. Here, the mention of his conversion—the thought of what he h…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part re…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Paul reflects on his own unworthiness and on God’s matchless redeeming grace. Though he taught that all are unworthy before God ([Reference Romans …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For I am the least. It is not certain whether his enemies said this to detract from his credibility, or whether it was entirely on his own…
John Gill
JohnGill
For I am the least of the apostles
Referring not to the littlene of his stature, but to the figure before used, and …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The word resurrection usually points to our existence beyond the grave. Not a trace of the apostle's doctrine can be found in all the teaching of p…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
After instructing the Corinthians about the sacrament and the reality it contains and signifies—namely, grace and its effects—the Apostle now instr…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson