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2 Corinthians 11:29

2 Corinthians 11:29
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If I must needs glory.... The apostle signifies that glorying was not agreeable to him; he was not fond of it, it was a subject he did not delight to dwell upon; what he had done was by force, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Who is weak ... - I sympathize with all. I feel where others feel, and their sorrows excite deep sympathetic emotions in my bosom. Like a tender and compassionate friend I am affected when I see…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Who is weak - What Church is there under persecution, with which I do not immediately sympathize? or who, from his weakness in the faith, and scrupulousness of conscience, is likely to be stumbled, or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Here the apostle gives a large account of his own qualifications, labours, and sufferings (not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who had enabled him to do and suffer so much for…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Who is weak, and I am not weak?] St Paul goes on to explain in what that care consisted. It consisted in taking upon himself the anxieties of every individual member of the flock. We may see how true…