But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man`s judgment. Yes, I don`t judge my own self.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

But with me (εμο δε). The ethical dative of personal relation and interest, "as I look at my own case." Cf. Php 1:21.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But with me. In my estimate; in regard to myself. That is, I esteem it a matter of no concern. Since I am responsible as a steward to my M…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But with me it is a very small thing . . .—However, since the Corinthians had actually “judged” various of their teachers, the Apo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul now examines the character of those who are handling God’s truth: they, including himself, must first of all show themselves faithful. Since h…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But with me it is a very small thing. It remained for him to present his faithfulness to them, so that the Corinthians might judg…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But with me it is a very small thing
It stood for little or nothing, was of no account with him, what judgment and c…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Apostles were no more than servants of Christ, but they were not to be undervalued. They had a great trust and, for that reason, had an honourable …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Having rebuked the Corinthians for glorying in certain ministers, the Apostle now confronts them for looking down on other ministers. In this regar…

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