2 Corinthians 5:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

We

Proverbs 27:2

Give

2 Corinthians 1:14

2 Corinthians 11:12

2 Corinthians 12:1

Appearance

Galatians 6:12

General references

Philippians 1:26

Bible References

We

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

but in everything commending ourselves as

servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

For even if I boast somewhat further about our authority, which the Lord gave for building you up and not for destroying you, I will not be put to shame,

I have become foolish; you yourselves compelled me. Actually I should have been commended by you, for in no respect was I inferior to the most eminent apostles, even though I am a nobody.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.

Give

just as you also partially did understand us, that we are your reason to be proud as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the matter about which they are boasting.

Boasting is necessary, though it is not profitable; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Appearance

Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they will not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

General references

so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.