For we preach not ourselves. The connection here is not very apparent, and the design of this verse has been variously understood. The con…

For we preach not ourselves.—The words, like those about “commending ourselves,” imply a reference to something that had …

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the ima…

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…

For we preach not ourselves. Some consider this an instance of Zeugma, explained in this manner: We do not preach ourselves as lo…

For we preach not ourselves
These words contain a reason why the apostles behaved themselves in the manner described, ([Refere…

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 …

Here the Apostle answers an unspoken objection. Someone could say to him: you claim that you do not lose heart in manifesting the truth of Christ, …