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Humble Work, Holy Purpose
Commentators highlight that Paul's manual labor was intentional. In a culture that often despised such work, Paul embraced it not only to support himself and others but also to set an example of humility and diligence. Scholars like A.T. Robertson note this was a counter-cultural act that contrasted sharply with the pride of others in the church.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
18th Century
Theologian
And labour. This Paul often did. See Barnes on Acts 18:3.
Compare Acts 20:34; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; [Reference 2 Thessal…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
We toil (κοπιωμεν). Common late verb for weariness in toil (Luke 5:5),
working with our own hands
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
19th Century
Bishop
And labour.—While at Ephesus, from where this letter was written, the Apostle supported himself by working with Aquila and Priscil…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
To set the record straight, Paul describes in detail the hardships he and his fellow Christian workers have suffered throughout their ministry. He …
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
16th Century
Theologian
When he says that while persecuted he suffers it, and that he prays for his revilers, he suggests that he is not merely …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 4:12
17th Century
Pastor
And labour, working with our own hands
As the apostle did at Corinth, (Acts 18:3) and elsewhere; partly …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 4:7–13
17th Century
Minister
We have no reason to be proud; all that we have, are, or do that is good is due to the free and rich grace of God. A sinner snatched from destructi…