2 Corinthians 10:12
“For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure,.... They did not go beyond the bounds set them by the purpose and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For we dare not make ourselves of the number - We admit that we are not bold enough for that. They had accused him of a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
We dare not make ourselves, etc. - As if he had said: I dare neither associate with, nor compare myself to, those who…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 10:12-18
In these verses observe,
I. The apostle refuses to justify himself, or to act by such rules as the false apostles did,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves i.e. ironically, we dare not venture to number or…
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