2 Corinthians 3:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? ”

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Do we begin again - This is designed evidently to meet an objection. He had been speaking of his triumph in the ministry 2 Corinthians 2:14 , and of his sincerity and honesty, as contrasted with...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 to 2 Corinthians 4:10 . The Splendour of the Apostolic Ministry in Spite of its Outward Lowliness. 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 . One of the charges laid against Paul had probably bee...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Do we , &c.. Are we to begin. again. He had done so in 1 Corinthians 9 . commend. Greek. sunistano . See on Romans 3:5 . some. Greek tines. App-124. epistles , &c.. commendat...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. Do we begin It appears that this objection also was brought forward against him — that he was excessively fond of publishing his own exploits, and brought against him, too, by those who w...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others , epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Do we begin again to commend ourselves - By speaking thus...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Do we begin again to commend ourselves?— This is a plain indication that St. Paul had been blamed among them for commending himself; as the next clause seems to intimate that their false apostle ha...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Are we beginning ( 2 Corinthians 2:17 ) again to recom...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Again ] probably refers to the passages in the severe letter (2 Corinthians 10-13) in which he defended himself and stated his claims to recognition: see especially 2 Corinthians 11:22-33 ; 2 Cori...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

III. (1) Do we begin again to commend ourselves? — The MSS. present various readings: “Do we begin again to commend ourselves [Nay, not so], unless we desire [which we do not] letters of commend...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 8 LIVING EPISTLES. 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 (R.V) "ARE we beginning again to commend ourselves?" Paul does not mean by these words to admit that he had been commending himself before: he me...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Savor of the Knowledge of Christ 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 ; 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Paul, in 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 , imagines himself as part of his Master's procession passing through the world...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle declared that the Church is the supreme credential of the power of the ministry. The Corinthian Christians are "known and read of all men." This, however, was not the deepest truth. They...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS In this Chapter, which is but short, though sweet, the Apostle appeals to the Hearts of the Corinthians, as Proofs of his Ministry. He draws a beautiful Comparison, between the Ministration...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Do we begin again to commend ourselves ?.... The apostle having asserted that he and his fellow ministers always triumphed in Christ, and made manifest the savour of his knowledge in every place; we...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others , epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you? Ver. 1. Do we begin again, &c. ] As we had done b...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Do we begin again While we thus speak and avow our integrity; to commend Or recommend; ourselves As some insinuate we do? Is it needful to do so? have we nothing but our own word to recommend u...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Did the Corinthians assume that Paul was merely commending himself or defending himself in penning the last verse of chapter 2? It was not so; but necessity demanded that they should recognize that h...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation. A. D. 57. 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 3 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 To obviate the imputation of vain glory, Paul showeth that the gifts and graces of the Corinthians were a sufficient commendation of his ministry, 2...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you? You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read of all men, it being rev...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES N.B. A continuous outpour of argument and appeal, all “alive,” and quivering, thrilling, with quick emotion, from 2 Corinthians 2:17 to 2 Corinthians 6:10 . 2 Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1-5 I. There is a peculiar writing on the tablet of the Christian's soul. The old covenant, with its precepts and penalties, was engraven upon slabs of stone; but the new covenant,...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 3:1 . Do we begin again to commend ourselves? A happy mode of recovery, as though he had slidden unawares into self-applause, when contrasting his ministry with that of false teacher...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we … epistles of commendation? A pastor’s claim 1. The voluntary relations of men are founded upon mutual confidence, and even those which are i...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Defence against the charge of self-recommendation, which St. Paul does not need ( 2 Corinthians 3:1-47 ). His sufficiency comes from God ( 2 Corinthians 3:4-47 ), who has made him min...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you or letters of commendation from you?
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 10:33 ; 1 Corinthians 16:3 ; 1 Corinthians 3:10 ; 1 Corinthians 4:15 ; 2 Corinthians 10:12 ; 2 Corinthians 10:8 ; 2 Corinthians 12:11 ; 2 Corinthians 12:19 ; 2 Corinthians 2:17...
2 Corinthians 3:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Do we begin again to recommend ourselves — Is it needful? Have I nothing but my own word to recommend me? St. Paul chiefly here intends himself; though not excluding Timotheus, Titus, and Silvanus....

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 3:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 3:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 3:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes