2 Corinthians 11:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. ”

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 a...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

I speak as concerning (l) reproach, as though we had been (m) weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly), I am bold also. (l) As if he said, "In respect of that reproach which they...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Comparison between Paul and his Opponents ( cf. 2 Corinthians 11:6 ). Under the pressure of intense feeling he will break through his inclination and self-imposed resolve of silence, to let his c...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

as concerning . according to, or by way of. Greek. kata , as in verses: 2 Corinthians 11:15 ; 2 Corinthians 11:17 . reproach . shame. Greek. atimia . See Romans 1:26 . though . that. weak...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. Nay, in whatsoever. Paul had asked, why the Corinthians showed more respect to others than to him, while he had not been by any means weak, that is, contemptible. He now confirms this, b...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. I speak as concerning reproach - Dr. Whitby thus paraphrases this v...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I speak as concerning reproach,— Do I speak this by way of dishonour, as if we ourselves were weak? Surely, in whatsoever any one else may be confident, ( I speak it in folly ) I also am confide...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. As concerning reproach - rather, 'by way of self-disparagem...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) 11:1-15. Defence of his Gospel and of his Independence St. Paul says that he also will now boast a little, for he is as much an Apostle as those whom they prefer. If he refuses monetary supp...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. — Better, I speak it as a matter of reproach to myself, as though we were weak. The irony becomes more intense than ever. He has named...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 25 FOOLISH BOASTING. 2 Corinthians 11:7-29 (R.V) THE connection of 2 Corinthians 11:7 with what precedes is not at once clear. The Apostle has expressed his conviction that he is in...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Constrained to Silence Boasters 2 Corinthians 11:10-21 In vivid language, which proves how greatly he had been moved, the Apostle contrasts the false teachers who were injuring his converts wit...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having thus stated the true grounds of glorying, and being about to make his boast (such action having been made necessary by the opposition), the apostle has so little love for it that he commences...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(16) I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. (17) That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishl...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I speak as concerning reproach ,.... These words may be considered either as explanative of the latter part of the former verse, "if a man smite you on the face"; that is not to be understood strict...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also. Ver. 21. As though we had been weak ] i.e. Worthless and spir...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Seeing that many glory after the flesh In circumcision, Jewish extraction, and other outward privileges and qualifications; I will glory also In the same manner; nor can my seeming folly offend y...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

If it seems strange that Paul asks the Corinthians to bear with a little folly in him, yet let us still remember that it is God who inspires him to write as he does. Paul considered it folly to speak...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle Asserts His Claims. A. D. 57. 16 I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if oth...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I speak as to those reproaches they cast on me, who am by them represented to you as though I were weak and contemptible; as indeed I am, as to my person, but not as to my doctrine, and the miracles...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Defends His Apostleship And Compares Himself With His Opponents ( 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 ). An exact determination of who the visiting preachers were who constituted the new grave threat to Pa...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 11:16 . Again .—After 2 Corinthians 11:1 . “You can very well let a foolish fellow like me be in the fashion, and do a bit of boasting.” 2 Corinthians 11:17 . Af...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:1 . Bear with me a little in my folly; for I must glory a little when the advocate of self-applause. I know it is folly for a man to applaud himself; and I doubt not but you will...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

AN APOSTLE DRIVEN AGAINST HIS WILL INTO A SEMBLANCE OF BOASTING . EXPOSITION An apology for the "foolishness" of boasting ( 2 Corinthians 11:1-47 ). He is not afraid of compa...
2 Corinthians 11:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

2 Corinthians 10:1 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 ; 2 Corinthians 10:2 ; 2 Corinthians 11:17 ; 2 Corinthians 11:22-27 ; 2 Corinthians 11:23 ; 2 Corinthians 13:10 ; Philippians 3:3-6
2 Corinthians 11:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I speak with regard to reproach, as though we had been weak — I say, "Bear with me," even on supposition that the weakness be real which they reproach me with.

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 11:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 11:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 11:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes