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2 Corinthians 11:21

2 Corinthians 11:21
I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly ,) I am bold also.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Are they Hebrews? so am I,.... The nation of the Jews were called Hebrews, not from Abraham, as some have (w) thought, through ignorance of the Hebrew language, which will by no means admit of such a…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I speak as concerning reproach - I speak of disgrace. That is, says Rosenmuller, “I speak of your disgrace, or, as others prefer it, of the disgrace of the false apostles.” Doddridge regards it as a…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I speak as concerning reproach - Dr. Whitby thus paraphrases this verse: "That which I said of smiting you upon the face, I speak as concerning the reproach they cast upon you as profane and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Here we have a further excuse that the apostle makes for what he was about to say in his own vindication. 1. He would not have them think he was guilty of folly, in saying what he said to vindicate…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak Literally, after reproach (or dishonour, see ch. 2Co 6:8, and see note on 2Co 11:11), "to my reproach" (Stanley), or perhaps -about the…