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We toil, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And labour. This Paul often did. See Barnes on Acts 18:3.
Compare Acts 20:34; 1 Thessalonians 2:9; [Reference 2 Thessal…
We toil (κοπιωμεν). Common late verb for weariness in toil (Luke 5:5),
working with our own hands
19th Century
Anglican
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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To set the record straight, Paul describes in detail the hardships he and his fellow Christian workers have suffered throughout their ministry. He …
16th Century
Protestant
When he says that while persecuted he suffers it, and that he prays for his revilers, he suggests that he is not merely …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And labour, working with our own hands As the apostle did at Corinth, (Acts 18:3) and elsewhere; partly …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After rebuking the Corinthians for the rashness with which they judged Christ’s ministers, the Apostle now censures the self-satisfaction with whic…
