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A Defense of Apostolic Authority
The core of Paul's statement is a defense of his God-given authority. Commentators agree that he is asserting his equality in commission, labor, and success. This wasn't arrogant boasting, but a necessary correction to the Corinthians who were being swayed by false teachers attempting to undermine Paul's ministry and the gospel he preached.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
18th Century
Theologian
For I suppose, etc. I think that I gave as good evidence that I was commissioned by God as the most eminent of the apostles. In the miracl…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
That I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles (μηδεν υστερηκενα των υπερλιαν αποστολων). Perfect active infinitive of υστ…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
19th Century
Bishop
For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.—The verb with which the sentence opens is the same as t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
The third justification for the request of v.1 now appears (see comment). Still engaging in his “senseless” but pardonable self-praise, Paul mainta…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
16th Century
Theologian
For I reckon that I am. He now convicts them of ingratitude by removing the only thing that could serve as an excuse for them, for he show…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 11:5
17th Century
Pastor
For I suppose I was not a whit behind
This is very modestly expressed by the apostle; for he does not assert, and in…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 11:5–15
17th Century
Minister
It is far better to be plain in speech, yet walking openly and consistently with the gospel, than to be admired by thousands, and be lifted up in p…