If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
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Gill's Exposition
he God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.... These words are in the form of an oath, and are a solemn appeal to God, that knows all things, for the truth of the whole that he had declared in the…
Barnes' Notes
If I must needs glory - It is unpleasant for me to boast, but circumstances have compelled me. But since I am compelled, I will not boast of my rank, or talents, but of that which is regarded by some…
Adam Clarke
I will glory - which concern mine infirmities - I will not boast of my natural or acquired powers; neither in what God has done by me; but rather in what I have suffered for him.
Many persons have…
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…
Cambridge Bible
If I must needs glory See note on ch. 2Co 1:14; 2Co 5:12.
I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities Cf. ch. 2Co 12:5; 2Co 12:9; 2Co 13:9. If St Paul turns aside for a few moments to…
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