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For if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I forbear, so that no man may account of me above that which he sees in me, or hears from me.
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A Reputation Built on Reality
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's desire to be judged by his observable life and public ministry—what people could see and hear. He deliberately refrains from boasting about his incredible spiritual visions so that no one would form an opinion of him based on unverifiable, private experiences. This serves as a powerful model for Christian integrity: our reputation should rest on our character and actions, not on claims of special spiritual insight.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For though I would desire to glory. I take this to be a solemn and serious declaration of the irony that precedes; and that Paul means to …
I shall not be foolish (ουκ εσομα αφρων). Apparent contradiction to 11:1,16. But he is here speaking of the Paul "caught up" in ca…
19th Century
Anglican
For though I would desire to glory... He had said in the preceding verse that he will glory only in his infirmities. He i…
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The remarkable contrast between Paul and the certain “man in Christ” (v.2) comes into even sharper relief in v.5 and naturally prompts the question…
16th Century
Protestant
For if I should desire. So that what he had said—namely, his lack of inclination to boast—would not be turned into an occasion for slander…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For though I would desire to glory . Had a mind to it, chose it, and was fond of it, thought fit to proceed in this …
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There can be no doubt the apostle speaks of himself. Whether heavenly things were brought down to him while his body was in a trance, as in the cas…
13th Century
Catholic
Having spoken of the first rapture, the Apostle now speaks of a second one. He first mentions the rapture itself, and second, its excellence ([Refe…
