2 Corinthians 5:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

We

Give

2 Corinthians 1:14

2 Corinthians 11:12

2 Corinthians 12:1

Appearance

Galatians 6:12

General references

Philippians 1:26

Bible References

We

Am I beginning again to "recommend" myself? Or do I need, as some do, letters of commendation either to you or from you?

but in every way I am striving to commend myself as God's minister by stedfast endurance, by afflictions, by troubles, by distresses,

If, however, I were to boast more loudly concerning the authority which the Lord gave me (not to cast you down, but to build you up), I should have no cause for shame.

I am become a fool??ou have forced me to; for you yourselves ought to have been my vindicators. In no respect am I inferior to these superapostolic apostles, even though I am nothing.

Give

as some indeed did recognize in part at last, that I am your cause of boasting, just as you will be mine on the Day of Jesus our Lord.

I am doing and will continue to do this in order to cut away the ground from under those who wish some cause for slander; and that the ground of their boasting may appear as does mine.

I am forced to boast, though it is unprofitable, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.

Appearance

Those who are trying to compel you to be circumcised are such as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

General references

so that you may find me fresh cause of exultation in Christ Jesus, because of my presence among you once more.