2 Corinthians 11:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Are they Hebrews?— Mr. Locke observes, that though the Apostle makes use of the plural number they, it is his opinion that he means but one person; as after, when he says we, he means only himself, using the plural number out of delicacy. "Are they Hebrews by language? says the Apostle, capable of consulting the scriptures in the original, with all the advantage which a familiar acquaintance with that tongue from their childhood can give them?—So Amos 1 : Are they Israelites by birth?—Not descended from Esau, or any other branch of the family, but that on which the blessing was entailed?—So Amos 1. Are they of the seed of Abraham, both by the father's and mother's side, not proselytes, or of mingled descent?—So am I; and can trace up as fair and clear a genealogy through the tribe of Benjamin, to the father of the faithful." See Acts 6:1.