2 Corinthians 3:1

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

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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 , an...
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...
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...
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 expl...
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 b...
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 cl...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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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...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Paraphrase. 'In speaking thus highly of my motives I am not writing a letter to commend myself, nor do I need (like these opponents of mine) letter...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This chapter is closely connected with what goes before, and carries on the vindication of the Apostle's conduct.
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], unl...
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...
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...
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...
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 draw...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) 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) Ye...
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 manif...
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....
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 s...
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 ne...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation. A. D. 57. ...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

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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 o...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

He Is Not Speaking Like This To Commend Himself. Indeed The Corinthians Themselves Are His Letter of Recommendation, Written By The Spirit of God (...
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 Corinthian...
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 e...
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 c...
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...
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...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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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; th...

¹ Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

Related Commentaries of 2 Corinthians 3:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Biblical Illustrator

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

2 Corinthians 3:1