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They glorified God in me.
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Praise the Giver, Not the Gift
Commentators highlight that the Judean churches didn't praise Paul himself, but "glorified God in" him. This serves as a model for what one scholar calls "Christian hero-worship." When we see God's grace and gifts in a person, our admiration should point back to God, the ultimate source of their transformation and abilities.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they glorified God in me. They praised God on my account. They regarded me as a true convert and a sincere Christian; and they praised…
They glorified (εδοξαζον). Imperfect, kept on doing it.
In me (εν εμο). In my case as in 1:16.
19th Century
Anglican
They glorified God in me.—This verse represents the proper attitude of Christian hero-worship. An eminent Christian is li…
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The word “only” (v.23) suggests that after his conversion, Paul dropped so completely from sight that he was almost forgotten. The only report hear…
16th Century
Protestant
And they glorified God in me. This was an evident proof that his ministry was approved by all the churches of Judea, and approved in such …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they glorified God in me . ] Or "for me"; on his account; for the wonderful grace bestowed on him and wrought in…
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St. Paul was wonderfully brought to the knowledge and faith of Christ. All who are savingly converted, are called by the grace of God; their conver…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that he did not receive the Gospel from any human source before or at the time of his conversion, the Apostle now proves that he did …
