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A Commendation of Character
Commentators emphasize that Paul authenticates his ministry not with words or letters of recommendation, but through his actions. His patient endurance through suffering served as his primary "commendation." As Albert Barnes notes, a minister's example in hardship can be far more powerful than their preaching, demonstrating the reality of the faith they proclaim.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
18th Century
Theologian
But in all things. In every respect. In all that we do. In every way, both by words and deeds. How this was done, Paul proceeds t…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
But in everything commending ourselves (αλλ' εν παντ συνιστανοντες εαυτους). Paul gives a marvellous summary of his argument about…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
19th Century
Bishop
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God.—Better, as keeping up the connection with [Reference 2 Cor…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 6:4–10
19th Century
Preacher
In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
Paul proceeds to itemize his hardships (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:9–13; 2 Corinthians 4:8–9; 11:23– 29) as he seeks to commend an…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
16th Century
Theologian
In much patience. The whole of the following enumeration is intended to show that all the tests by which the Lord is accustomed to testing…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 6:4
17th Century
Pastor
But in all things approving ourselves
It is not sufficient for a minister of the Gospel to avoid everything that mig…
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…