And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,
And how I kept back (timidly withheld from fear of consequences) nothing that was profitable [unto you] - edification only dictating what he should communicate and what withhold;
But have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house. 'Did an apostle (asks Bengel) whose functions were of so wide a range not feel satisfied without private as well as public ministrations-how then should pastors act?'