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Boasting in Weakness
Commentators explain that Paul sarcastically calls himself a 'fool' or 'insane' because he is being forced to boast, likely using the very insults his opponents threw at him. However, his boast is radically different from theirs. Instead of listing strengths or successes, he lists his sufferings, turning the idea of greatness on its head and demonstrating that true ministry is marked by sacrifice.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
18th Century
Theologian
Are they ministers of Christ? Though Jews by birth, they still claimed to be the ministers of the Messiah.
I speak as a fool
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
As one beside himself (παραφρονων). Present active participle of παραφρονεω. Old verb from παραφρων (παρα, φρην), beside one's wit…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
19th Century
Bishop
Are they ministers of Christ?—It is obvious that this title was claimed by the rival teachers in some special sense. They…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
When Paul turns from the matter of his nationality to that of achievement (vv.23–29), he lays claim to superiority over his rivals and begins to sp…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
16th Century
Theologian
Are they ministers of Christ? Now when he is addressing matters truly praiseworthy, he is no longer satisfied with being equal with them, …
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:23
17th Century
Pastor
Are they ministers of Christ ?
&c.] The apostle could have answered to this question that they were not, being neith…
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…