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Christ, Not the Preacher
Commentators unanimously agree that the core of authentic Christian ministry is proclaiming "Christ Jesus as Lord," not the preacher's own opinions, personality, or authority. This involves teaching everything about Christ: His identity as Messiah, His life, His atoning death, His resurrection, and His supreme Lordship over all creation. As one scholar notes, preaching oneself is a "poor and disgusting topic."
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
18th Century
Theologian
For we preach not ourselves. The connection here is not very apparent, and the design of this verse has been variously understood. The con…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves (ου γαρ εαυτους κηρυσσομεν). Surely as poor and disgusting a topic as a preacher can find.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
19th Century
Bishop
For we preach not ourselves.—The words, like those about “commending ourselves,” imply a reference to something that had …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
19th Century
Preacher
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
Therefore, we learn that anyth…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
Though Paul might have been forced to commend himself to everyone’s conscience (v.2; cf. 1:12; 6:4), he never advertised or preached himself. The e…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
16th Century
Theologian
For we preach not ourselves. Some consider this an instance of Zeugma, explained in this manner: We do not preach ourselves as lo…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 4:5
17th Century
Pastor
For we preach not ourselves
These words contain a reason why the apostles behaved themselves in the manner described, ([Refere…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 4:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The best of people would faint if they did not receive mercy from God. And that mercy which has helped us out, and helped us on, until now, we may …