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The Marks of Integrity
Paul's boast was in his clear conscience, which testified to his integrity. Commentators explain this wasn't self-righteousness, but a character marked by "holiness" and "godly sincerity." This means living with straightforward honesty and a purity of motive that comes from God and can stand up to His scrutiny, avoiding all double-dealing and deceit.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
For our rejoicing is this. This is the source or cause of our rejoicing. "I have a just cause of rejoicing; and it is that I have endeavor…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
Glorying (καυχησις). Act of glorying, while in verse 14 καυχημα is the thing boasted of.
The testimony of our consc…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
For our rejoicing is this. . . .—Better, our boast, as in Romans 3:17; Romans 15:17; [Reference 1 Corinthians …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
19th Century
Preacher
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
Before defending himself against the specific charges of vacillation and domineering leveled against him by his opponents (1:15–2:4), Paul deals wi…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
For our glorying is this. He assigns a reason why his preservation should be a subject of interest to all: he had conducted himself among …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience ,
&c.] This rejoicing or glorying of the apostle's in the…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 1:12–14
17th Century
Minister
Though, as a sinner, the apostle could only rejoice and glory in Christ Jesus, yet, as a believer, he might rejoice and glory in truly being what h…