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A Life Beyond Reproach
Scholars emphasize that Paul's primary concern was living a life that would not give anyone a reason to reject the gospel. His conduct was meant to be a powerful argument for Christianity. As one commentary notes, the life of a Christian leader is the 'most eloquent advertisement for the Gospel.' This principle challenges believers to ensure their actions align with their words, removing any 'stumbling blocks' for others.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
18th Century
Theologian
Giving no offense in anything. We are the ministers of God (see 2 Corinthians 6:1). The word translated offense means…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
Giving no occasion of stumbling in any thing (μηδεμιαν εν μηδεν διδοντες προσκοπην). Προσκοπη, late word (Polybius, LXX), from προ…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
19th Century
Bishop
Giving no offence...—The participial construction is resumed from 2 Corinthians 6:1, [Reference 2 Corinthians…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed: but in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God,
As th…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
Since v.2 is grammatically a parenthesis, v.3 is closely connected to v.1 and 5:20. As was fitting for an ambassador for Christ, Paul tried to put …
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
16th Century
Theologian
Giving no offense. We have already remarked on several occasions that Paul sometimes commends the ministry of the gospel generally, and at…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:3
17th Century
Pastor
Giving no offence in anything These words are in connection with (2 Corinthians 6:1) and to be considered eit…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…