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Leveling the Playing Field
Commentators explain that Paul's opponents based their authority on their pure Jewish heritage. By declaring "so am I" to being a Hebrew, an Israelite, and a descendant of Abraham, Paul systematically dismantles their claims to superiority. He establishes that in terms of lineage and religious background, he is their equal in every way.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:22
18th Century
Theologian
Are they Hebrews? This proves that the persons who had caused the difficulty in Corinth were those of Hebrew extraction, though it may be …
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:22
So am I (καγω). This is his triumphant refrain with each challenge.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:22
19th Century
Bishop
Are they Hebrews?—This, then, was one of their boasts. They were Jews of Palestine, speaking Aramaic, reading the Law and Prophets…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:19–22
(19–21a) Probably no verses in the letter are more scathingly ironical than these. Not only do the Corinthians humor fools; they do so “gladly,” be…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:22
16th Century
Theologian
He now, by enumerating particular instances, allows them to see more distinctly that he would by no means be found inferior if matters came to a co…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:22
17th Century
Pastor
Are they Hebrews? so am I
The nation of the Jews were called Hebrews, not from Abraham, as some have F23 …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 11:22–33
17th Century
Minister
The apostle gives an account of his labors and sufferings; not out of pride or vainglory, but to the honor of God, who enabled him to do and suffer…