- Bible
- 2 Corinthians
- Chapter 11
- Verse 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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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